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U.S. President Biden warns of dire consequences of debt default

STORY: U.S. President Biden warns of dire consequences of debt default DATELINE: May 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:40 LOCATION: NEW YORK, the United States CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): JOE BIDEN, U.S. President 2. various of the event STORYLINE: U.S. President Joe Biden has warned of the dire consequences of a possible default by the U.S. government on its debt obligation as early as June 1. Speaking at SUNY Westchester Community College in New York on Wednesday, Biden said the U.S. economy would fall into recession with 8 million Americans losing their jobs, and its international reputation would be damaged in the extreme in the case of a debt default. SOUNDBITE (English): JOE BIDEN, U.S. President "America defaults on our debt. Higher interest rates for credit cards, car loans, mortgages, payments for social security, medicare. Our troops, and veterans could all be halted or delayed. According, again, to Moody's, 8 million Americans would lose their jobs, including 400,000 New

U.S.-NEW YORK-VALHALLA-BIDEN-DEBT DEFAULT

U.S.-NEW YORK-VALHALLA-BIDEN-DEBT DEFAULT

(230511) -- VALHALLA (U.S.), May 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Joe Biden speaks at SUNY Westchester Community College in Valhalla, New York, the United States, on May 10, 2023. Biden has warned of the dire consequences of a possible default by the U.S. government on its debt obligation as early as June 1. Speaking at SUNY Westchester Community College in New York on Wednesday, Biden said the U.S. economy would fall into recession with 8 million Americans losing their jobs, and its international reputation would be damaged in the extreme in the case of a debt default. (Photo by Mykyta Starychenko/Xinhua)

U.S.-NEW YORK-VALHALLA-BIDEN-DEBT DEFAULT

U.S.-NEW YORK-VALHALLA-BIDEN-DEBT DEFAULT

(230511) -- VALHALLA (U.S.), May 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Joe Biden speaks at SUNY Westchester Community College in Valhalla, New York, the United States, on May 10, 2023. Biden has warned of the dire consequences of a possible default by the U.S. government on its debt obligation as early as June 1. Speaking at SUNY Westchester Community College in New York on Wednesday, Biden said the U.S. economy would fall into recession with 8 million Americans losing their jobs, and its international reputation would be damaged in the extreme in the case of a debt default. (Photo by Mykyta Starychenko/Xinhua)

U.S.-NEW YORK-VALHALLA-BIDEN-DEBT DEFAULT

U.S.-NEW YORK-VALHALLA-BIDEN-DEBT DEFAULT

(230511) -- VALHALLA (U.S.), May 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Joe Biden speaks at SUNY Westchester Community College in Valhalla, New York, the United States, on May 10, 2023. Biden has warned of the dire consequences of a possible default by the U.S. government on its debt obligation as early as June 1. Speaking at SUNY Westchester Community College in New York on Wednesday, Biden said the U.S. economy would fall into recession with 8 million Americans losing their jobs, and its international reputation would be damaged in the extreme in the case of a debt default. (Photo by Mykyta Starychenko/Xinhua)

U.S.-NEW YORK-VALHALLA-BIDEN-DEBT DEFAULT

U.S.-NEW YORK-VALHALLA-BIDEN-DEBT DEFAULT

(230511) -- VALHALLA (U.S.), May 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Joe Biden speaks at SUNY Westchester Community College in Valhalla, New York, the United States, on May 10, 2023. Biden has warned of the dire consequences of a possible default by the U.S. government on its debt obligation as early as June 1. Speaking at SUNY Westchester Community College in New York on Wednesday, Biden said the U.S. economy would fall into recession with 8 million Americans losing their jobs, and its international reputation would be damaged in the extreme in the case of a debt default. (Photo by Mykyta Starychenko/Xinhua)

Park 3-peats at Women's PGA Championship

Park 3-peats at Women's PGA Championship

Park In Bee, finishes at 19 under to win the Women's PGA Championship for the third time in a row, at the Westchester Country Club in Harrison, the United States, on June 14, 2015. Now a six-time major winner, Park reclaimed the world No. 1 spot with her victory. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Park 3-peats at Women's PGA Championship

Park 3-peats at Women's PGA Championship

Park In Bee, finishes at 19 under to win the Women's PGA Championship for the third time in a row, at the Westchester Country Club in Harrison, the United States, on June 14, 2015. Now a six-time major winner, Park reclaimed the world No. 1 spot with her victory. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Yokomine placed 13th at Women's PGA Championship

Yokomine placed 13th at Women's PGA Championship

Japan's Sakura Yokomine hits her approach shot on the 16th hole during the final round of the Women's PGA Championship at Westchester Country Club in Harrison, the United States, on June 14, 2015. Yokomine finished tied for 13th place. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Yokomine placed 13th at Women's PGA Championship

Yokomine placed 13th at Women's PGA Championship

Japan's Sakura Yokomine is pictured after making a birdie on the 10th hole during the final round of the Women's PGA Championship at Westchester Country Club in Harrison, the United States, on June 14, 2015. Yokomine finished tied for 13th place. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Yokomine takes share of 10th at Women's PGA Championship

Yokomine takes share of 10th at Women's PGA Championship

Japan's Sakura Yokomine hits a fairway shot on the fifth hole during the third round of the Women's PGA Championship at Westchester Country Club in Harrison, the United States, on June 13, 2015. Yokomine moved up to a tie for 10th place at 5-under 214, nine shots off the lead. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Yokomine, Miyazato move up to 32nd at Women's PGA Championship

Yokomine, Miyazato move up to 32nd at Women's PGA Championship

Japanese golfer Mika Miyazato pumps her fist after making a birdie on the sixth hole during the second round of the Women's PGA Championship at Westchester Country Club in Harrison, New York, on June 12, 2015. Miyazato shot a 2-under-par 71 to move up to a share of 32nd place. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Yokomine, Miyazato move up to 32nd at Women's PGA Championship

Yokomine, Miyazato move up to 32nd at Women's PGA Championship

Japan's Sakura Yokomine hits a shot during the second round of the Women's PGA Championship at Westchester Country Club in Harrison, New York, on June 12, 2015. Yokomine shot a 2-under-par 71 to move up to a share of 32nd place. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Yokomine, Miyazato move up to 32nd at Women's PGA Championship

Yokomine, Miyazato move up to 32nd at Women's PGA Championship

Japan's Sakura Yokomine tees off on the eighth hole during the second round of the Women's PGA Championship at Westchester Country Club in Harrison, New York, on June 12, 2015. Yokomine shot a 2-under-par 71 to move up to a share of 32nd place. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo