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Federal Interest Payments Could Consume More Than Half Of Tax Revenue By 2036

By Ethan Faverino |

Sources (1)· Oct 18, 7:23 AM

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EUROPE SAYS· Oct 18, 7:23 AMFederal Interest Payments Could Consume More Than Half Of Tax Revenue By 2036

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