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Senate committee hears resolution urging Congress to address U.S. debt and deficit
Summary
Senate Joint Resolution 9, sponsored by Sen. Tom McGilvray, asks Montana’s congressional delegation, governors and legislative leaders to act on the federal debt; the sponsor described high national debt and debt‑service concerns and proponents urged the Legislature to send a ‘stern message’ to Washington.
Senator Tom McGilvray opened a committee hearing on Senate Joint Resolution 9, which would be sent to Montana’s congressional delegation, state governors and legislative leaders and asks federal officials to take steps to address the national debt and rising debt service.
McGilvray framed the resolution as a bipartisan appeal to federal leaders. He cited figures for national debt and annual deficits and warned that…
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