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 Congress faces questions about age after sixth member dies in office Ian Price July 14, 2026 A missing bank deposit from 1992 and Louis Tudor finds its way to non-profit created to honor him Gene Marrano July 14, 2026 Freedom to Give is food drive to benefit Feeding Southwest Virginia Gene Marrano July 13, 2026