The U.S. Nearly Had a $2 Trillion Deficit Again
Despite a healthy economy, the underlying deficit nearly reached $2 trillion for the second year in a row.
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The rising national debt threatens economic growth and opportunities for future generations. Learn more — and get involved.
Despite a healthy economy, the underlying deficit nearly reached $2 trillion for the second year in a row.
Read MoreThree in four swing state voters want to hear more from Presidential candidates about addressing the national debt.
Read MoreHere are some of the major fiscal deadlines and decisions that the leaders we elect for the next two, four, and six years will face.
Read MoreSeven think tanks from across the ideological spectrum all agree that we are on an unsustainable fiscal path, and we need to change course.
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The time to act is now. Education is key — it’s critical that Americans understand what’s at stake and the tradeoffs that are needed to get our country back on a sustainable fiscal path to a growing economy. We also have to make a commitment to support our elected leaders from both parties who want to do the right thing.
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SOURCE: The Washington Post
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