Warner: raising debt ceiling avoids big financial problems Gene Marrano October 8, 2021 1 minute read Sen. Mark Warner US Senate yesterday voted to raise the debt ceiling, at least until December, so that the US can continue to pay its bills. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: New statewide polls show tightening race for governorNext: Brew at the Zoo returns tomorrow night Related Stories VDOT Announces a First-in-the-State inventory of all of the Commonwealth’s Multiuse Trails Emma Thomas May 8, 2026 Virginia Supreme Court strikes down redistricting referendum Clark Palmer May 8, 2026 Inseparable’s ‘Care That’s Fair’ Campaign Highlights VA’s Struggling Mental Healthcare Industry Emma Thomas May 8, 2026