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National debt
Who does the U.S. actually owe $16.7 trillion to?
by
Paddy Hirsch
Oct 2, 2013
Although we often think of our debt as owed to foreign countries, in reality, America owes a lot of money to ourselves. Even regular Americans indirectly own a large chunk of our national debt.
A CEO manifesto on debt and deficit
by
Kai Ryssdal
Oct 25, 2012
CEOs from across the country are asking Congress to figure out how to decrease the deficit. But how pure are their intentions?
Deficit cutting vs. social spending: Finding a balance
by
Liz Herman
Mar 12, 2012
Commentator Liz Herman says we need to find a way to both reduce the deficit and spend the right amount on social services.
Buffett ready to match GOP tax donations
by
Kai Ryssdal
Jan 18, 2012
The billionaire will match the contributions made by Rep. Scott Rigell to pay down the national debt. But he's still waiting for Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to make a contribution.