Biden Faces Progressive Backlash Against Any Debt-Limit Concessions.

(Bloomberg) -- President Joe Biden faces a fervent campaign from progressive Democrats opposing potential concessions to Republicans to avert a US default, complicating passage of a debt-limit deal and risking enthusiasm for his reelection. Biden has said work requirements for Medicaid recipients are off the table, but liberal Democrats say he also should prevent tougher work standards for food stamps, formally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. [Extracted from the article]