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Economists Warn U.S. Debt Crisis Requires Bold Reforms

3/25/2026

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The national debt is $39 trillion, prompting economists to warn that proposed solutions may fall short.
Congressional Republicans label borrowing as unsustainable.
They call for a bipartisan fiscal commission and a constitutional amendment for a balanced budget.
Critics say past fiscal commissions have failed to produce meaningful change.
Experts suggest that without significant reforms the U.S. debt trajectory remains unsustainable, necessitating difficult decisions on taxes and spending.

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Story summary

The national debt is $39 trillion, prompting economists to warn that proposed solutions may fall short.
Congressional Republicans label borrowing as unsustainable.
They call for a bipartisan fiscal commission and a constitutional amendment for a balanced budget.
Critics say past fiscal commissions have failed to produce meaningful change.
Experts suggest that without significant reforms the U.S. debt trajectory remains unsustainable, necessitating difficult decisions on taxes and spending.