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On the recordOctober 3, 2011
Our budget is 40 percent out of whack. You know, the amount of money we raise is 40 percent less than the amount of money we spend.
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Adam Smith
Democratic · Washington

Editor's note · Context

Highlighting the significant budget deficit faced by the government.

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