U.S. Budget Deficits
The graph shows the budget deficits and surpluses incurred by the U.S. government between 1901 and 2006. Although deficits may have an expansionary effect, this is not the primary purpose of running a deficit.
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"US annual federal deficits over receipts 1901 to 2006."
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