https://pjmedia.com/tatler/2011/07/31/2-4-trillion-and-the-progressives-say-no/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 07:01:44 -0400<![CDATA[According to FOX NEWS, the latest debt limit deal has an increase of $2.4 Trillion, with $1 Trillion happening immediately, and the rest based on certain &#8220;triggers&#8221; as they have become known.  Congress would have until the Thanksgiving recess to come up with $1.2 Trillion in spending cuts.  If not passed by December, automatic &#8220;across the board&#8221; cuts would then go into effect.]]>Sun, 31 Jul 2011 18:40:20 -0400<![CDATA[Tony Katz]]>https://pjmedia.com/tony-katz/2011/07/31/2-4-trillion-and-the-progressives-say-no-n151180