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Article NPR Economy

Federal debt exceeds $39 trillion for the 1st time. Why is this milestone significant?

NPR Economy May 2, 2026 · 11:45 am Read Original
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The federal debt passed an uncomfortable milestone this year, outgrowing the entire U.S. economy. That poses risks, but policymakers show little sign of addressing it.

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Source NPR Economy
Published May 2, 2026 · 11:45 am
Article ID dyvdp6b
Original URL Open source
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