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

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

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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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