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Charles E. Grassley: According to the Congressional Budget Office, interest on the debt will total $870 billion this year, exceeding what we…

On the recordMarch 12, 2024
According to the Congressional Budget Office, interest on the debt will total $870 billion this year, exceeding what we expect to spend on national defense.

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Grassley highlights the alarming debt service costs compared to national defense spending.

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