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How Much Did The National Debt Increase In 2013? »
To start off 2014 we thought we’d break down the amount added to the national debt in 2013. Warning: looking…
National Debt to Skyrocket by 82 Percent in Next Decade »
Over the past 50 years, the federal debt has averaged 39 percent of gross domestic product (GDP). By the end…
Are More Taxes Necessary? »
If you are concerned about the way your tax dollars are spent, you should probably speak up soon, before an…
National Debt Reaches $25 Trillion Under Obama Budget »
If President Obama’s FY 2015 budget became law, the national debt would reach $25 trillion by 2024, despite massive tax…
Debt ceiling hits as national debt reaches $17.3 trillion »
Since Congress first rendered the debt limit inoperative by suspension in January 2013, the national debt grew by nearly $900…
Our Debt »
Getting back on the path to fiscal responsibility should be a top priority for lawmakers debating the debt ceiling and…
Why Are We Raising the Debt Ceiling? »
Check out our infographic from May 2013. A drink limit at a party prevents dangerous driving, and a debt limit…
The Fallacy of Too Much Debt - Payments at Historic Low »
Our interest payments as a percentage of GDP are actually at one of the lowest points in a generation. Fear…