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CBO : Federal deficits and debt to worsen over next decade

WASHINGTON (AP) — The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office’s 10-year outlook projects worsening long-term federal deficits and rising debt, driven largely by increased spending , notably on Social Security, Medicare, and debt service…

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office’s 10-year outlook projects worsening long-term federal deficits and rising debt, driven largely by increased spending , notably on Social Security, Medicare, and debt service payments. Compared with the CBO’s analysis this time last year , the fiscal outlook has deteriorated modestly.

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