Janet Yellen Says U.S. Could Hit Debt Limit by Dec. 15 November 16, 2021 +1 before Congress temporarily raised the cap on borrowing. IFTTT NYT NYT > Business NYTimes The Treasury secretary’s letter comes weeks after she issued similar calls before Congress temporarily raised the cap on borrowing. IFTTT NYT NYT > Business NYTimes The Treasury secretary’s letter comes weeks after she issued similar calls