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The United States government's budget deficit is a complex and multifaceted issue that has far-reaching implications for the nation's economy, politics, and society. In this comprehensive exploration, we will delve into the history of the U.S. government's deficit, examine its causes and consequences, and discuss potential solutions to this pressing economic challenge. 1: Understanding the U.S. Government's Budget Deficit What is a Budget Deficit? A budget deficit occurs when a government's total expenditures exceed its total revenues in a given fiscal year. In other words, the government is ...

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Not long ago prominent Republicans like Paul Ryan, the speaker of the House, liked to warn in apocalyptic terms about the dangers of budget deficits, declaring that a Greek-style crisis was just around the corner. But now, suddenly, those very same politicians are perfectly happy with the prospect of deficits swollen by tax cuts; the budget resolution they’re considering would, according to their own estimates, add $9 trillion in debt over the next decade. Hey, no problem.

"Deficits Matter Again" is from the January 08, 2017 Opinion section of The New York Times. It was written by Paul Krugman and narrated by Kristi Burns.

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"Trump Starts Summer Push with Crippling Money Deficit" is from the June 21, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Nicholas Confessore and Rachel Shorey and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"What Candidates Are Saying by Harping on Trade Deficits" is from the March 28, 2016 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by Neil Irwin and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Trump Administration Could Test Whether Deficits Help the Economy" is from the November 10, 2016 Opinion section of The New York Times. It was written by Neil Irwin and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.