On the recordJanuary 7, 2009
CBO's new estimates show the deficit in 2009 will be $1.2 trillion.
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congress.govCBO's new estimates show the deficit in 2009 will be $1.2 trillion.
Kent Conrad highlights alarming deficit projections from the Congressional Budget Office.
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