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But any recurring revenue collected above the new growth limit would be off-limits for ongoing expenses and could only be used for nonrecurring purposes like infrastructure projects or paying down debt.
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Nolan McKendry | The Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2025
President Trump and his officials have touted his sweeping tariff actions as tools to not only ensure fairer trade internationally, but also pay down the federal government’s $36 trillion-plus debt.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025
Still, the Trump administration has pointed to tariffs aimed at fixing trade deficits as a potential source of government revenue to pay down the national debt and fund tax cuts.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
The best way to pay off debt The best move for those struggling to pay down revolving credit card debt is to consolidate with a 0% balance transfer card, experts suggest.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2025
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Nolan McKendry | The Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2025
President Trump and his officials have touted his sweeping tariff actions as tools to not only ensure fairer trade internationally, but also pay down the federal government’s $36 trillion-plus debt.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025
Still, the Trump administration has pointed to tariffs aimed at fixing trade deficits as a potential source of government revenue to pay down the national debt and fund tax cuts.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
The best way to pay off debt The best move for those struggling to pay down revolving credit card debt is to consolidate with a 0% balance transfer card, experts suggest.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Pay down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pay%20down. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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