Source: Rhonda Garrison, SOUTHERN FARM NETWORK, 8/7/17

Mary: This is Mary Walden with economist MW welcoming you to the economic perspective. Today’s program looks at trends in the federal deficit.  Mike, the federal budget deficit doesn’t seem to be receiving as much attention as it used to.  Is this because it has improved?  What has been the recent pattern for the budget deficit?

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