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Daily News Lesson August 17 2026

National debt nears $40 trillion — why does that matter?

Discuss the impact of the national debt hitting an important threshold
National Debt Clock in New York City
Lesson Plan June 25 2026

Lesson plan: Create your own national debt awareness campaign

Learn about the national debt, and build a national awareness campaign

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