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June 01, 2004

So what really happened to the surplus?

A report just out by the Joint Economic Committee gives some interesting insight into what happened to the surplus. For a quick overview this chart shows that increased spending and a weak economy are the two main culprits. Here is the full report. Even without tax cuts there would now be a deficit. And the stimulus effect of the cuts should more than offset there short-term impact over the next several years.

Posted June 1, 2004 05:44 PM

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