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Rand Paul Pushes ‘Six Penny Plan’ as US Debt Tops $40 Trillion: ‘Cut 6 Cents’ From Every Dollar

Sep 6, 2026 · 02:28 AM ET· updated 2h ago
Rand Paul Pushes ‘Six Penny Plan’ as US Debt Tops $40 Trillion: ‘Cut 6 Cents’ From Every Dollar

Rand Paul proposed his “Six Penny Plan” to cut federal spending by 6% annually and balance the budget within five years.

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A senator suggested cutting 6 cents from every dollar the government spends to reduce debt. When politicians talk about budget cuts, it can affect how companies and people feel about the economy's future.

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