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The No-Congressional-Body Problem

The Commentary Magazine Podcast

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Crisis Looming: Government Debt and Fiscal Cliff

The chapter examines the consequences of government borrowing at high interest rates, criticizing the increase in national debt and lack of resistance to irresponsible spending. It warns of an impending fiscal crisis in the United States due to growing debt obligations, notably from Social Security and Medicare expenses.

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