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U.S. government posts $147 billion deficit in March

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  1. crossover

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    https://www.reuters.com/article/us-...ts-147-billion-deficit-in-march-idUSKCN1RM2G7

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. federal government posted a $147 billion budget deficit in March, according to data released on Wednesday by the Treasury Department.


    Analysts polled by Reuters had expected a $180 billion deficit for the month.


    The Treasury said federal spending in March was $376 billion, down 10 percent from the same month in 2018, while receipts were $229 billion, up 9 percent compared with March 2018.

    The deficit for the fiscal year to date was $691 billion, compared with $600 billion in the comparable period the year earlier.

    When adjusted for calendar effects, the deficit remained at $691 billion for the fiscal year to date but was $603 billion for the comparable year-ago period.

    Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

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    Just in times for the Dems to take office... I guess?
     
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    Key is to get the deficit as big as possible, then lose an election, and blame dems for the mess they created. Then when things start to go right, take over and take all the credit.
     
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    229 billion a month isn’t enough :eek:

    Things have gotten out of hand
     
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    That tax return was not what I expected fellas. Obviously the Beast Needs Starving.

    When do I get another tax break?
     
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    Fake news - the tax new tax cuts will provide so much economic growth that they'll reduce the deficit.
    A tide lifting all boats.
    Come on, Laffer Curve!
     
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    Voodoo economics. GHB's best quote
     
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    Has anyone felt the trickle yet? It smells kinda like piss honestly.
     
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    Is a dem prez?

    Then why are we talking about deficits?
     
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    We need to take more social security from little old ladies to balance the budget.
     
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    I've never met this "deficit". Don't know her.
     
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    I think at some point we turn the Boomer Generation into Soylent to feed the MAGA Meth Addicts.

    It's not a handout, more of a handback.
     
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    Wow man...
     

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