The National Debt in One Picture

Seventeen trillion dollars

Kelsey Harris, --January 6, 2014

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Congress is beginning its new year with a budget deal that busts right through “caps” it was supposed to have on spending. At Heritage, we want to hold Congress accountable for its tax-and-spend ways, even as Members claim there’s no room to cut.
A good place to start is understanding the mountain of debt Americans are already under. Check out and share our infographic that puts it in perspective. More...

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