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Here’s why U.S. debt is surpassing GDP for the first time since World War II

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For the first time since World War II, the U.S. national debt has surpassed the size of its economy. CBS News MoneyWatch associate managing editor Aimee Picchi has more.

For the first time since World War II, the U.S. national debt has surpassed the size of its economy. CBS News MoneyWatch associate managing editor Aimee Picchi has more.

For the first time since World War II, the U.S. national debt has surpassed the size of its economy. CBS News MoneyWatch associate managing editor Aimee Picchi has more.

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