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Sounding a Warning over Expanding Debt

Sounding a Warning over Expanding Debt

Senator John Thune Photo: WNAX


As Members of Congress debate again the next round of possible economic stimulus, South Dakota Senator John Thune warned of the rapid rise of debt related to deficit spending…

Thune, in a Senate floor speech, says that expanding debt will eventually have a big impact on the nations economy…

Thune says the bill for any stimulus plan is being sent to future generations….

Debate is centering on a so called “skinny bill” that would fund some expansion of unemployment benefits.

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