The national debt is expected to hit a record high as soon as this week, crossing a major threshold of $40 trillion. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins explains why that milestone is a warning sign for many economists.

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      5 hours ago

      I’m sorry I hurt your feelings. Actually I’m not. 50+ years of watching us over spend because of our addiction to spending. It’s like watching a crack addict beg for another hit.