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GAO warns rising deficit could push annual interest payments on national debt past $1T

The federal government is managing to meet its massive borrowing needs for now, but warning signs are emerging as debt levels climb and interest costs surge, according to a new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office. The independent, nonpartisan agency in its new report also cautions that growing reliance on debt could eventually strain investor demand and push borrowing costs higher. [...]