U.S. Debt on Track to Fuel Economic Crisis
Many European countries, like Greece and Italy, are suffering financial or budget crises as a result of mounting debt. Countries such as Spain are not far behind. Unless the U.S. controls spending, America's debt will surpass those of troubled nations, leading to similar economic woes.
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PERCENTAGE OF GDP
Sources: International Monetary Fund and Congressional Budget Office (Alternative Fiscal Scenario).