Fiscal 2009 deficit at $957 billion, and rising
The federal budget deficit rose to a record $957 billion in the first six months of fiscal 2009. March government outlays increased 41 percent to $321 billion from March 2008, while revenue fell 28 percent to $129 billion.
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