The federal government's fiscal situation is dire. We're $36 trillion in debt, and that number grows by another $1 trillion every 100 days.

Cutting spending and balancing the budget is vital. If we don't do that, the economy -- including Social Security and Medicare -- will collapse and things will get very, very ugly.

Here's a graphic that illustrates exactly what's going on:

Congress needs to start passing legislation on spending.

'Debt per citizen' includes children and those who don't pay taxes.

We will be thrilled to see it going in reverse.

 {ai:summary}<p>The federal government faces a severe fiscal crisis, with a debt of $36 trillion that increases by $1 trillion every 100 days. Urgent action is needed to cut spending and balance the budget, as failure to do so could lead to economic collapse, affecting programs like Social Security and Medicare.</p><p>Many voices are calling for Congress to take immediate legislative action on spending, expressing alarm at the unsustainable trajectory of national debt. While some see potential hope in temporary fixes, the consensus is that without significant reform, the situation will worsen. #economy</p>

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