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Tax & Deficit

The Federal Deficit
The BasicsUnderstanding the Federal deficit is not rocket science.
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What happened to the 2000 Surplus? – How did we move from record surpluses to record deficits?
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The Spin Zone – Ideology spin makes it difficult to have a reasoned policy discussion.
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The Bowles – Simpson Deficit Reduction Proposal – “a mix of spending cuts, revenue enhancements, and program changes.”
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