2016 Budget Deficit Expected to Reach $600 Billion
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2016 Budget Deficit Expected to Reach $600 Billion

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The White House Office of Management and Budget announced Friday that the U.S. budget deficit is projected to reach $600 billion in 2016. While this number is $16 billion less than previously expected, the deficit still sees a $162 billion increase over last year's number. Read more about the federal budget:

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