The national debt has surpassed $40 trillion, with Medicare being a significant factor. Medicare is a taxpayer-funded federal health insurance program that primarily serves seniors.
This program is seen as a major contributor to the debt issue. Further information on the relationship between Medicare and the national debt can be found in an opinion piece by Ross Marchand.
Details on potential solutions to address the debt problem, including fixing Medicare, are also discussed in the piece, which explores the need to balance America's budget.
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