Money Powell: U.S. debt is ‘on unsustainable path,’ crimping ability to respond to recession November 13, 2019November 15, 2019Paul Davidson, USA TODAYComments Off on Powell: U.S. debt is ‘on unsustainable path,’ crimping ability to respond to recession Fed chief Powell tells Congress federal debt is on 'unsustainable path,' limiting ability to support economy in a downturn