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On the recordJune 7, 2021
But if interest rates do increase, that could be catastrophic given escalating debt under the President's budget.
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Chuck Grassley
Republican · Iowa

Editor's note · Context

Grassley warns of potential dangers from rising interest rates affecting national debt.

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