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I have been discussing the ever increasing federal debt and I understand that it is difficult for some people to put that in perspective.  Well the Michigan Capitol Confidential news site has helped us all to put our governments spending and the increasing deficits and debt into perspective...

One of the biggest challenges facing America is our deficit spending.  Adding to our nation’s debt is one way our life as we know it will be affected.  Just compare it to your household finances. If you continue to add to your debt, will that end in anything other than trouble? ...