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Published January 26, 2011, 10:09 AM

Budget deficit to hit $1.5 trillion this year

New budget estimates released Wednesday predict the government's deficit will hit almost $1.5 trillion this year, a new record. The daunting numbers mean that the government will have to borrow 40 cents for every dollar it spends.

By: Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

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