...national debt surpassed a record $40 trillion on Wednesday, a staggering...

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The national debt surpassed a record $40 trillion on Wednesday, a staggering milestone as defense costs, social programs and interest on the burgeoning deficit make up an enormous share of federal spending.

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Author: Chicago Tribune (@chicagotribune.com)