U.s. Deficit Projection Trimmed For 2009

Straits TimesU.S. Deficit Projection Trimmed for 2009Wall Street JournalWASHINGTON -- The Obama administration next week will project a federal budget deficit for fiscal 2009 of about $1.58 trillion, slightly less than previously predicted, a senior administration official said. ...US deficit estimate to be trimmed to $1.58 trillionReutersWhite House to Lower 2009 Deficit Estimate to $1.58 TrillionBloombergAP source: Deficit to be $1.58 trillion this yearThe Associated PressWTOP -MarketWatch -Channel News Asiaall 259 news articles »

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