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What it would take to address the nation’s debt

04.20.2023 - By MarketplacePlay

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Political squabbling about raising the debt limit is well underway. But to meaningfully address federal debts and yearly deficits would require big actions. Elected officials could raise taxes and chip away at things like defense spending, Social Security and Medicare — but doing so isn’t popular. We’ll also dig into coal’s decline, investment in technical training and Britain’s new trade deal.

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