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Did the Obama administration have significant levels of deficit spending?
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The Obama administration significantly increased deficit spending in response to the financial crisis and Great Recession of 2008-2009. Deficit spending totaled an estimated $1.4 trillion in fiscal 2009, an increase from $459 billion in fiscal 2008. The Obama administration also introduced a variety of economic stimulus packages to help turn around the recession and stimulate economic growth.