Contributor: Congress may finally touch the third rail of U.S. politics - Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
by Veronique de RugyFebruary 12, 2026
Legislators hope they can endlessly borrow to avoid unpopular votes on spending cuts or tax hikes, but inflation won't wait for debt to pile up this time.
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Originally published on Los Angeles Times on 2/12/2026