The U.S. federal budget deficit has exceeded a $1 trillion in the first half of fiscal year 2023, with revenues declining and outlays growing. The budget deficit between October 2022 and March 2023 is estimated to be at $1.1 trillion, according to a report (pdf) by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) on April 10. This…
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