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Growing debt creates growing risks for American workers
The national debt's rapid growth poses risks to future economic growth, job opportunities, and wages, according to the Peter G. Peterson Foundation. Rising debt may lead to job losses and lower wages, with young workers particularly vulnerable due to economic uncertainty.
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