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Forty Trillion Debt and You | Dayton News
The U.S. national debt just hit $40 trillion — a jaw-dropping number that’s reshaping your wallet, even if you don’t see a bill in your mailbox. With interest payments projected to exceed $2 trillion by 2036, more of your tax dollars are funding the government’s borrowing habit — money that could be spent on schools, infrastructure, or healthcare. While not yet a full-blown crisis, the debt’s relentless climb threatens future growth and forces tough choices. And here’s the kicker: this isn’t partisan — presidents from both sides have contributed to the ballooning total. As the debt grows…
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