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Committee endorses resolution urging federal action on national debt; passage unanimous
Summary
Senate Resolution 51, which urges public awareness and federal action on the national debt, passed the Commerce and Technology Committee unanimously, 10-0. Sponsors said rising interest costs and a growing debt burden pose long-term risks and urged Congress and the president to act.
Senator Daryl Schmidt presented Senate Resolution 51, a nonbinding measure urging federal leaders to take steps to address the United States’ national debt. Schmidt and coauthor Senator Clark said the resolution is intended to raise public awareness, encourage federal balanced-budget action, and emphasize fiscal responsibility.
Schmidt cited figures presented in the resolution, saying the…
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