The U.S. government's spending habits have reached a new record, and it's currently more than $34.5 trillion in debt. But owing money is nothing new it's a part of the country's historical.
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The poll showed that more than two-thirds (67%) agree that the federal government should create a bipartisan commission to look at the debt crisis and educating Americans on its potential long-term ramifications.