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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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Daily News Lesson June 06 2025

Explaining the national debt, how we got here and what it means for future generations

Today, the national debt is approaching levels not seen since the end of World War II
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer holds news conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington
Daily News Lesson August 12 2021

Democrats push for broader investments in jobs, families and climate change
Discuss the Senate bill that would provide $3.5 trillion in investments for climate change, family programs and health programs

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