Congressional experts pegged the 2010 budget deficit at $1.35 trillion, a slight improvement from the $1.38 trillion estimate in August, but the overall picture of the government's finances remains bleak.
U.s. Deficit To Reach $1.35 Trillion
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Tue, 01/26/2010 - 9:47am
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