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As National Debt Surges Past $40T, Washington Shrugs - Newser

Published by Newser By Polly Davis Doig · 28 August 2026 at 18:12
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As National Debt Surges Past $40T, Washington Shrugs - Newser
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Both parties have avoided tough choices for years, and that number is getting dizzying, say economists

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