"That might actually put a dent in the trillions of dollars this congress is about to add to the national debt." It might also result in even more spending. I

"That might actually put a dent in the trillions of dollars this congress is about to add to the national debt." It might also result in even more spending. I don't think that there is any "natural ceiling" when it comes to willingness of politicians to spend other people's money. The only ceiling is external - how much will the system bear.