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We've heard a
lot about the US Budget Deficit in the last several years.
Unfortunately, you are are not hearing about the "total" budget deficit
as many items such at the War in Iraq are not included in the budget
deficit number. (not unlike some corporations off balance sheet
items e.g. Enron.)
Instead of scrolling through
the entire budget to try and find these hidden items, it is easier to
just add up the "National Debt" of the country. Deduct last year
from this year and you now have the "true" budget deficit.
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