White House predicts record $1.47 trillion deficit By ANDREW TAYLOR, Associated Press Writer – Fri Jul 23, 3:12 pm ET
WASHINGTON – New estimates from the White House on Friday predict the budget deficit will reach a record $1.47 trillion this year. The government is borrowing 41 cents of every dollar it spends.
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