Want a balanced federal budget? It'll cost you.
Want a balanced federal budget? It'll cost you.  
Podcast: The Indicator from Planet Money
Published On: Thu Jan 26 2023
Description: The U.S. reached its debt ceiling last week, and some lawmakers say they won't raise it unless there are also cuts to balance the budget. The problem? That would mean 25% reductions everywhere.For more economics content, subscribe to Planet Money's weekly newsletter.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy