US Posts $129 Billion January Deficit on Calendar Shifts, Higher Outlays

2023-04-07T003357Z_381206617_RC2990A0HVLZ_RTRMADP_3_USA-CONGRESS
WASHINGTON, Feb 12 (Reuters) – The federal government posted a $129 billion budget deficit for January, up sharply from an unusually low $22 billion deficit in January 2024 due to benefit payment calendar shifts and higher outlays for Social Security, Medicare, interest and other costs, the U....

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