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  Three on Thursday - Historic Highs: U.S. Net Interest Payments Skyrocket
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In today’s Three on Thursday, we take a look at the surge taking place in net interest payments on treasury debt securities. Each year, when the U.S. incurs a deficit, it contributes to the growth of our national debt. The current outstanding federal debt has surpassed a staggering $33.6 trillion. However, what truly counts is the government’s ability to meet all the interest payments on this accumulating debt.

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