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Out-of-control federal spending is driving deficits and debt to unsustainable heights. Burdening America’s children with excessive public debt is wrong. Congress must control spending and debt to unleash economic growth. 

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Breaking the ‘Groundhog Day’ debt-ceiling cycle Romina Boccia

Sep 25, 2013 2 min read

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Five Reasons to Worry About US Debt Alison Acosta Fraser

Jul 2, 2013 2 min read

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The Recurring Debt-limit Drama Edwin J. Feulner, PhD

May 14, 2013 2 min read

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Debt and Growth in a Time of Controversy Salim Furth, Ph.D.

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High Debt Is a Real Drag Salim Furth, Ph.D.

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Trillion Dollar Coin Is a Gimmick To Sidestep Our Debt Problem Hans A. von Spakovsky

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Big Government and Political Instability Intertwined Ambassador Terry Miller

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