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Treasury Report Shows $1.7 Trillion Deficit

The widening gap between what the government spends and what it earns comes as Congress continues to spar over the proper levels of federal spending.

By Alan Rappeport and Jim Tankersley

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The Federal Deficit Is Growing. This Is Why.

Tax receipts dipped unexpectedly last year. The Biden administration blames Republican tax cuts, but the truth is more complicated.

By Jim Tankersley

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Higher Rates Stoke a Growing Chorus of Deficit Concerns

A long period of higher interest rates would make the government’s large debt pile costly, a possibility that is fueling a conversation about debt sustainability.

By Jeanna Smialek Jim Tankersley and Joe Rennison

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A Government Shutdown Looms. What Services and Benefits Could Be Affected?

Many federal agencies have plans in place to weather a shutdown, but a disruption would still affect critical government services.

By Zach Montague

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