Debt-ceiling negotiations in the summer of 2011 were difficult because there were partisan differences in Congress that reflected real policy divisions among American citizens.

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The debt-ceiling negotiations in 2011 were widely reported to have been challenging and tense due to differences between Republicans and Democrats in Congress. These differences reflected real policy disagreements that exist among American citizens regarding issues such as government spending, taxes, and the role of government in society. Therefore, the statement is true.

Debt-Ceiling Negotiations in the Summer of 2011 Were Difficult Because