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According to the Congressional Budget Office, borrowing to cover Social Security and Medicare shortfalls would push federal debt to about 156 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2055.
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Borrowing to cover Social Security and Medicare shortfalls would push federal debt to about 156 percent of GDP by 2055 according to Congressional Budget Office
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Congressional Budget Office
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News Article
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{
    "source": "Congressional Budget Office",
    "subject": "Federal Debt",
    "timeframe": "2055",
    "debt_percentage": "156 percent"
}
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Debt GDP Social Security Medicare
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Created
February 15, 2026 at 3:02 PM (2 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 3:02 PM (2 months ago)

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Politicians Want To Avoid Reforming Social Security and Medicare. You Will Pay the Price.
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https://reason.com/2026/02/12/politicians-want-to-avoid-reforming-social-security-and-medicare-you-will-pay-the-price

The article argues that politicians are likely to avoid reforming Social Security and Medicare, opting instead to borrow money. This could lead to increased inflation, eroding savings and impacting the economy. The author warns that voters will ultimately bear the cost.

Social Security Medicare Inflation Government Debt Fiscal Policy Entitlements Economic Policy

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