Banks, Hedge Funds Threaten A Repeat Of Lehman If Debt Ceiling Not Raised

This letter is the reason why the US national debt ceiling will be raised. 

http://www.zerohedge.com/article/banks-hedge-funds-threaten-repeat-lehman-if-debt-ceiling-not-raised

Here is the roster of members on the committee backing the letter: 

http://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/data-chart-center/quarterly-refunding/Pages/members-index.aspx

They will get their wish in May.