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