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CBO Projects Federal Deficit to Hit $3.1 Trillion by 2036
Published 2 months, 2 weeks ago
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The Congressional Budget Office projects the federal budget deficit, now at $1.9 trillion, will rise to $3.1 trillion by 2036. According to the CBO, deficits will grow relative to the size of the economy, driven largely by rising net interest costs. The projection comes amid scrutiny of tax cuts and federal benefits passed under the Trump administration.
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