If Democrats fail to negotiate with GOP on debt, it's America's future that's held hostage
Just as a family needs to budget carefully after an unexpected expense, the federal government also needs to rein in its spending.
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### Instruction: If Democrats fail to negotiate with GOP on debt, it's America's future that's held hostage

### Response: Just as a family needs to budget carefully after an unexpected expense, the federal government also needs to rein in its spending.