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Breaking News: U.S. national debt tops $31 trillion for first time

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America's gross national debt exceeded $31 trillion for the first time, a record that came as the nation's long-term fiscal outlook has darkened.

Tuesday, October 4, 2022 4:21 PM ET

America's borrowing binge has long been viewed by some policymakers as sustainable because of historically low interest rates. But as rates rise, the nation's fiscal woes are getting worse.

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