U.S. Budget Deficit Hits $2 Trillion as Parties Stall
The deficit reached $2 trillion while both political parties avoid addressing the issue; Washington's favorite budget strategy—ignore it.
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- Seeking AlphaU.S. budget deficit soars to $2T and neither party is touching it
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