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At $40 trillion in debt, Washington is stealing from younger generations

The national debt now exceeds $40 trillion. That equals roughly $117,000 for every man, woman and child in the United States. The number is shocking, but the direction should worry us even more.

  • U.S. national debt reaches $40 trillion, averaging $117k per citizen
  • Massive annual structural deficits lead to debt accumulation
  • Younger generations face financial strain due to high debt

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