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VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-19

“Federal debt is already raising the cost of living and choking out other spending and investment, threatening our economy and Americans’ long-term prosperity.”

Margaret Spellings · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19

Spellings warned that federal debt is raising living costs and threatening long-term economic prosperity.

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