NPR Economy
The U.S. national debt hits $40 trillion, and Congress is still arguing about whether to cut spending or raise taxes, with no one willing to touch Social Security or Medicare.
BBC Politics
Tories propose tax-free reserve service to boost numbers to 50,000, funded by cutting child benefit. Because who needs family support when you have national defence?
The Atlantic
An economist who spent decades dismissing debt-crisis fears now warns the $31 trillion national debt is a problem, but suggests fixing it might have to wait until after the midterms.
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