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federal budget deficit
Coverage of federal budget deficit in the Nexus archive.
- A bipartisan summit is the best way to address debt, make Social Security solvent
The federal budget deficit is projected to reach 120 percent of GDP by 2036 and 175 percent by 2046 due to tax cuts and increased spending. A bipartisan summit is proposed to address the debt and ensure Social Security's solvency through tax increases and benefit reductions.
- Analysis: What Stephen Miller gets wrong about debt, deficits and immigration
The article critiques Stephen Miller's incorrect attribution of the federal budget deficit to immigration, arguing he misdirects blame. It highlights that the White House immigration advisor's claims about debt and deficits are factually flawed.