On the recordMarch 28, 2017
This year alone, we will pay $295 billion in interest. This is more than we spend this year on seven Cabinet Departments, the White House, Congress, and the courts combined.
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congress.govRand Paul: “This year alone, we will pay $295 billion in interest. This is more than we spend this year on seven Cabinet…”
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Rand Paul highlights the significant amount spent on interest compared to other government expenditures.
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