How debt interest is becoming a bigger problem for the U.S. government
September 18, 2025
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8:12Now PlayingHow debt interest is becoming a bigger problem for the U.S. government
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as posted by the channelThe national debt has grown to more than $37 trillion. There is mounting concern in some quarters over how soon the ballooning debt will impact the lives of everyday Americans. As Paul Solman explains, simply paying the interest on that debt is already swallowing a larger portion of the federal budget.
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