Confronting America's Fiscal Challenges

This chapter explores the pressing issues surrounding the national debt and the political reluctance to reform entitlement programs like Social Security and Medicare. It highlights the contrasting approaches of both Republican and Democratic parties in addressing the growing deficit while navigating public opinion and accountability. The discussion also emphasizes the critical need for budgetary reform and the impact of recent spending trends exacerbated by the pandemic.

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