Federal Deficit Surges 12% to $1.99 Trillion in FY 2026
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- Washington ExaminerFederal deficit surged 12% last year. Even though tax collections grew, spending exploded faster
“Thank you, Skip. One point nine nine trillion dollars. That's a lot of zeros, and I only have beans. Back to the desk.”
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