Republicans’ hypocrisy on the US deficit is stunning, even in Washington – CNN

CNN Republicans' hypocrisy on the US deficit is stunning, even in WashingtonCNN(CNN) Who'd have thought 10 years ago that Paul Ryan, the young and energetic warrior wonk proselytizing about the danger of budget deficits and the national debt, would be leaving office in 2019 having overseen one of the largest deficit increases in …and more » us republicans – Google News

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US congressional leaders forge budget deal that adds to deficit – Reuters

Reuters US congressional leaders forge budget deal that adds to deficitReuters“This really is the moment where it has become clear that despite record levels of debt and approaching trillion dollar deficits, Congress has stopped caring about what they're doing to the fiscal health of the country,” said Maya MacGuineas, head of …Senate Leaders Reach Budget Deal to Raise Spending Over Two YearsNew York Times Divisive US Congress agrees on $ 300bn spending increaseRadio New ZealandUS Congress leaders reach $ 300 bln budget dealNasdaqUSA TODAY –CNBCall 794 news articles » us congress –…

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US Trade Deficit Shrank in August as Exports Rose – New York Times

New York Times US Trade Deficit Shrank in August as Exports RoseNew York TimesA container being unloaded from a ship in Baltimore last year. The trade deficit narrowed to $ 42.4 billion in August, down $ 1.2 billion from July. Credit Patrick Semansky/Associated Press. WASHINGTON — Rising exports and falling imports shrank the …and more » us politics – Google News

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