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National Debt Hits Local Communities | Spokane News
The national debt is ballooning so fast that monthly interest payments now exceed spending on Medicare and defense—while also accelerating the drain on Social Security, threatening retirees by 2032. Locally, rural hospitals are feeling the strain as federal cuts undermine Medicaid funding, and communities are rallying against new data centers, citing risks to water, air, noise, and energy grids. With recovery from recent disasters still underway, residents demand a pause to prioritize community safety and long-term planning. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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