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US Budget Crunch: CBO Warns Federal Interest Costs Now Higher Than Defense Spending, Deficits To Remain Above 5.5% Until 2034
Wednesday, June 19, 2024 - 12:44pm | 924The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) is once again sounding the alarm on the rising federal deficit, highlighting a growing financial strain for the U.S. government. Escalating interest costs are set to outpace defense spending for the first time. This trend is expected to keep budget deficits at...