Liberal Texan   The annual deficit went from $2.6 trillion to $1.4 trillion, but the total debt still went up by that $1.4 trillion. So we over-spent by a bit less compared to the year before, but the government still spent more than it took in. Whether that is a source of worry is a worthwhile discussion.   (signed) A very liberal New Yorker

Liberal Texan   The annual deficit went from $2.6 trillion to $1.4 trillion, but the total debt still went up by that $1.4 trillion. So we over-spent by a bit less compared to the year before, but the government still spent more than it took in. Whether that is a source of worry is a worthwhile discussion.   (signed) A very liberal New Yorker

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