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Rick Scott: Our national debt just hit 40 TRILLION DOLLARS! This is bad. Congress needs to get spending under control and BALANCE…

On the recordAugust 20, 2026
Our national debt just hit 40 TRILLION DOLLARS! This is bad. Congress needs to get spending under control and BALANCE THE BUDGET. Americans deserve better.
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Rick Scott
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Calling for budget control in light of national debt.

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