Reducing the Debt and Deficit Spending

Reducing the Debt and Deficit Spending
The U.S. Department of the Treasury building is seen in Washington, on Nov. 18, 2024. Jose Luis Magana/AP Photo
Christian Milord
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How can we downsize the debt and deficit spending at all levels of government? This should be a matter of urgent bipartisan agreement, because the current trajectory is unsustainable. The bloated federal government, along with far too many local entities and states, have fallen into the habit of spending much more than incoming tax revenues.

Christian Milord
Christian Milord
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Christian Milord is an Orange County, Calif.-based educator, mentor, USCG veteran, and writer. He earned his master's degree from California State University–Fullerton, where he mentors student groups and is involved with literacy programs. His interests include culture, economics, education, domestic, and foreign policy, as well as military issues.