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13. Incorrect terminology. The CBO estimates it will add $3.4 trillion to the NATIONAL DEBT

Tue Jul 22, 2025, 08:45 PM

Jul 22

not the deficit. Everyone should keep in mind that even that number is a very conservative estimate.

https://www.crfb.org/blogs/whats-one-big-beautiful-bill-act
The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimates it will add at least $5.5 trillion to the national debt.

https://www.brookings.edu/articles/donald-trumps-tax-plan-could-land-america-10-trillion-deeper-in-debt/
https://time.com/7299966/budget-bill-adds-to-national-debt/
The Brookings Institute estimates it will add between $10 & $12 trillion to the debt.

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they must be so proud of themselves vapor2 Jul 21 #1

That's an excellent headline -- sums it up starkly. enough Jul 21 #2

rosy scenario, as always rampartd Jul 21 #3

GOP- credit card party or layaway? pansypoo53219 Jul 22 #4

Well.....duh! Martin68 Jul 22 #5

What Is This Article Telling Me? DallasNE Jul 22 #6

"Heckuva Job." Domestic terrorists. Evolve Dammit Jul 22 #8

Are we great yet? Beartracks Jul 22 #9

You mean "Great start" lame54 Jul 22 #10

This definitely does grate. calimary Jul 22 #12

This doesn't even consider all the damage done by DOGE which will need to be travelingthrulife Jul 22 #11