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US national debt climbs $5.1M per minute, burdening each American $117K

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The U.S. national debt has surged by an average of $5.1 million per minute over the past year, according to a report from the Congressional Joint Economic Committee (JEC). This rapid increase translates to a burden of $117,279 for every American, with total gross national debt now standing at $2.67 trillion higher than the previous year. Experts like Michael Peterson of the Peterson Foundation warn that such high debt levels can lead to increased interest rates, subsequently raising household expenses and contributing to inflation. AI

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US national debt climbs $5.1M per minute, burdening each American $117K

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Eleanor Pringle ·

    U.S. national debt increased by $5.1 million a minute over the past year—that’s $117,279 for every American

    The rate of debt growth averages around $7.35 billion a day, a JEC report adds, or $306.4 million per hour—$5.11 million per minute.

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