The Treasury Department confirmed this week that the national debt has surpassed $15 trillion – that's 15, followed by 12 zeros – a milestone Republicans have latched on to for a fresh attack on President Obama's fiscal management.
The timing could not be more conspicuous, with less than a week left before the super committee's deadline and no deficit-reduction plan in sight. A leading Senate Republican said Thursday his party continues to wait for a counteroffer from Democrats, and charged that Obama has been "AWOL" in the discussion.
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