Home Congress The debt limit isn't working, a more effective mechanism to control debt... Congress The debt limit isn't working, a more effective mechanism to control debt is needed By cjordan@thehill.com Robert L. Bixby Opinion Contributor - September 26, 2017 226 0 SHARE Facebook Twitter Beyond the debt limitRobert L. BixbyWith the national debt surging beyond the $20 trillion mark and Congress considering legislation that would produce even higher deficits than are already projected for the coming decade, the federal debt limit is…