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U.S. could face default by August if Congress doesn't address debt ceiling, budget office says
- The United States is predicted to hit its debt ceiling, the so-called X-date, as early as August without an agreement between lawmakers and the White House, according to the Congressional Budget Office report.
- The Treasury has already reached the current debt limit of $36.1 trillion, limiting its ability to borrow under standard procedures, the CBO report states.
- Democrats express readiness to collaborate with Republicans to avoid a default while protecting essential programs like Social Security and Medicare.
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The US debt now exceeds $36 trillion.
CBO warns of ‘fiscal crisis’ as federal debt set to hit record by 2029 - Washington Examiner
The Congressional Budget Office is projecting that federal debt held by the public will climb relentlessly, breaking the country’s record in just a few years. The CBO released a long-term budget outlook on Thursday afternoon. It shows that despite slight improvements since last year, the federal debt is set to soar and force a fiscal reckoning in the coming years. Federal debt held by the public will rise to 107% of GDP in 2029, the congressiona…
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