The political right formally abandons deficit reduction as a priority

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Jul 24, 20251:05News & Politics

  There was always something that didn’t quite add up when American conservatives complained about federal budget deficits. Despite their supposed commitment to fiscal discipline, no factor has played a larger role...

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