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An Ugly Milestone on the US Balance Sheet

The number 40 trillion — 40 followed by 12 zeros — is largely incomprehensible as it pertains to everyday life. But for context, consider that 40 trillion seconds amounts to nearly 1.3 million years. Or that 40 trillion pennies would…

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West Central Tribune

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American Opinion: An ugly milestone on the US balance sheet

"With Social Security and Medicare facing financial issues in the near future — and the debt set to hit $50 trillion in six years — it is no longer tenable for ... Congress to avert their eyes.

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An ugly milestone on the US balance sheet

The number 40 trillion – 40 followed by 12 zeros – is largely incomprehensible as it pertains to everyday life. But for context, consider that 40 trillion seconds amounts to nearly 1.3 million years. Or that 40 trillion pennies would…

3 days ago

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