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US debt crosses $40 trillion threshold after doubling under Trump and Biden

By David Lawder and Jacob Bogage WASHINGTON, Aug 19 (Reuters) – Total U.S. debt has topped $40 trillion for the first time, the Treasury Department said on Wednesday,…

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By David Lawder and Jacob Bogage WASHINGTON, Aug 19 (Reuters) – Total U.S. debt has topped $40 trillion for the first time, the Treasury Department said on Wednesday, drawing fresh warnings that a

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