Peterson Foundation Issues Statement on National Debt Surpassing $23 Trillion
November 01, 2019
November 01, 2019
NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- The Peter G. Peterson Foundation issued the following statement by CEO Michael A. Peterson on the national debt surpassing the $23 trillion mark for the first time, as noted in Daily Treasury Statement:
"Reaching $23 trillion in debt on Halloween is a scary milestone for our economy and the next generation, but Washington shows no fear.
"Just 10 months ago, we crossed $22 trillion in national debt. Now, with no end in sight and no plan for . . .
"Reaching $23 trillion in debt on Halloween is a scary milestone for our economy and the next generation, but Washington shows no fear.
"Just 10 months ago, we crossed $22 trillion in national debt. Now, with no end in sight and no plan for . . .