US deficit is projected to roughly double this year: watchdog
The U.S. federal deficit is projected to double this year to around $2 trillion, largely due to higher interest rates, lower tax revenue, and increased Social Security and Medicare costs.
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Posted 9/4/2023, 10:22:00 PM
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