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Growing grassroots movement of Americans who care about our economy and fiscal outlook. Stand with us to demand lawmakers stop adding to our national debt.

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The 2026 National Volunteer Debt Summit was a success!

Advocates from across the country came to Washington last Wednesday to demand action on the debt, and they delivered.

While Washington keeps kicking the can down the road, our advocates showed up to make sure it stays on the national agenda.

The debt isn't waiting, and neither are we. The 2027 National Citizens Debt Summit comes to Washington March 2-4, 2027.

Save your spot: https://t.co/qovzhIe1Mw

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The 2026 Concord Citizen Volunteer Debt Summit has kicked off and our Executive Director @CarolynConcord is currently moderating a panel with @RepScottPeters, @billhuizenga and @RepSmucker!

Tune in now: https://t.co/o4qjfu7ziT

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The 2026 National Volunteer Debt Summit is LIVE. Our advocates are on Capitol Hill today demanding action on our nation's debt.

Watch the free livestream: https://t.co/o4qjfu7ziT

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The @NBA Finals start tomorrow night at 8:30 p.m. ET. @spurs vs. @nyknicks, for the first time since 1999.

The last time these teams met on this stage, the federal government was running a surplus.

A lot has changed. The deficit hasn't. We're still keeping count.

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The U.S. debt is now larger than the entire economy, and deficits are projected to average 6% of GDP over the next decade.

There's bipartisan support in Congress for a 3% deficit target. That would cut our annual deficits in half and start stabilizing the debt.

Read our latest blog:
https://t.co/v5C7dNCjmo

#CutTheDebt #NationalDebt

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Can't make it to Washington for our National Volunteer Debt Summit? We've got you covered.

On June 3, we're livestreaming select sessions from the 2026 National Volunteer Debt Summit so advocates across the country can tune in and stay engaged.

At 8:15 AM ET, our bipartisan Member of Congress panel goes live featuring Reps. @billhuizenga, @RepScottPeters, and @RepSmucker, moderated by @ConcordAction Executive Director @CarolynConcord.

Then at 11:30 AM ET, catch the keynote from @JessicaBRiedl, Budget and Tax Fellow at The @BrookingsInst and one of the leading researchers on the debt and deficit.

Whether you're on Capitol Hill or tuning in from home, staying informed is the first step to making a difference. You don't want to miss this.

Register for the free livestream: https://t.co/TegixhcQuj

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This Memorial Day, we honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Their service and dedication remind us of the responsibility we all share to build a stronger, more secure future for the nation they fought to protect.

#MemorialDay

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Thank you to @RepFeenstra and @RepJimCosta for co-sponsoring the 3% Resolution (H.Res. 981).

With bipartisan support continuing to grow, Congress has a clear, achievable benchmark: cut the deficit from roughly 6% of GDP to 3%.

That means cutting it in half. This is what fiscal leadership looks like.

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Can you guess the answer to this recent @Jeopardy question? 🤔

"A catchpole was one who made arrests due to this, so look out, USA! In March 2026 our national one was $39 trillion."

Drop your answer below in the form of a question! 👇

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Gas prices are up, and some lawmakers want a federal gas tax holiday. Sounds like relief, but it would drain billions from the Highway Trust Fund, which is already running on fumes.

Here's why a short-term fix could make a long-term problem worse: https://t.co/ybiB35dWub

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Our Executive Director @CarolynConcord on the Senate's "No Pay During Shutdown" resolution: "If elected officials can't get their work done on time, they shouldn't get paid on time."

Read the full statement: https://t.co/K5spkRqntb

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$40 trillion in debt, and some think AI will fix it.

Former Indiana Gov. @@purduemitch writes that even a 70% economic growth boost barely stabilizes the problem.

Trust fund insolvencies hit in the early 2030s.

There's no substitute for real fiscal reform.

📰: https://t.co/BkXOSkcsff

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This isn't a partisan problem. Both parties got us here. But the longer we wait, the fewer options we'll have. https://t.co/lhGiJdWikT

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The national debt just surpassed the size of the entire U.S. economy. Debt-to-GDP has crossed 100%.

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All three credit rating agencies have downgraded the U.S. Bond yields are climbing. Borrowing is getting more expensive for everyone, not just the federal government.

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Several bills in Congress would tax the ultra-wealthy to help address the national debt. Could they actually close the gap?

We break down the proposals, what they'd raise, and whether it's enough.

📰: https://t.co/6q1zf8r1Nx

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Eliminating the @usedgov doesn't eliminate its costs.

Student loans, Pell Grants, Title I, IDEA funding — those programs move to other agencies, often with added inefficiency.

Cutting a nameplate is not the same as cutting spending.