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Who Left Us With Huge Deficits?

February 4, 2010
Blog Post
Today, the House will debate statutory pay-as-you-go (PAYGO) legislation. PAYGO has a proven track record of success, turning deficits into record surpluses in the 1990s under President Clinton. As we work to address the Bush deficits we inherited, PAYGO is a key part of our effort to restore fiscal balance. Since Republicans are attempting to reinvent history on the cause of our nation's deficits, here's a reminder of who is responsible for our nation's debt and deficit increases.

Who Left Us With Huge Deficits?

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