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U.S. budget deficit in fiscal 2024 swells to third-highest level on record - MarketWatch
Economists worry about the road ahead, with little talk of deficit reduction from either party
By: MarketWatch
- Oct 20 2024
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The numbers: The federal budget deficit for fiscal 2024 was $1.8 trillion, up 8% from a year ago, as the governments spending continued to swamp revenues. The fiscal year ended on Sept. 30.Key detail… [+132 chars]