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Trade Gap Widens to Record $502B in 2016
The Economy

Trade Gap Widens to Record $502B in 2016

The stronger dollar, larger federal budget deficits, and low national saving rates could force further widening in the trade deficit.
By Matthew Heller | February 8, 2017
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Obama Fires Salvo in Looming Budget Fight
The Economy

Obama Fires Salvo in Looming Budget Fight

"The president will propose to end the across-the-board sequester cuts that threaten our economy and our military," says a spokesperson.
By Matthew Heller | January 29, 2015
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