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US Debt Tops $40 Trillion, Pressuring Finances
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The U.S. gross federal debt hit $40 trillion for the first time on Wednesday. Economists focus on the roughly $32 trillion held by the public, as rising borrowing could pressure lawmakers to raise taxes, cut spending, or change federal benefits.
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