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Wiz Imp

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3. Meanwhile, in the REAL WORLD where Truth still means something...

Reply to Dulcinea (Original post)

Tue May 20, 2025, 09:32 AM

May 20

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/us/national/politics/2025/04/10/house-republican-budget-will-add--52t-to-federal-deficit--cbo-says

House Republican budget could add $52T to federal deficit, CBO says

The budget framework House Republicans narrowly passed Thursday could add $52 trillion to the national debt over the next 30 years, the Congressional Budget Office said.

Of course the White House knows they are lying. If they believed it would reduce the deficit, then why do they have to include a significant increase in the debt ceiling ($4 Trillion) as part of it?

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White House says the 'big beautiful bill' will lower the US deficit. Analysts say that's off by trillions. [View all] Dulcinea May 20 OP

The GOP budget framework envisioned a $4 trillion increase in the debt limit. surfered May 20 #1

Chris Murphy said the tax cuts will cost 7 trillion. gab13by13 May 20 #2

Eloon Muskovite's tax cuts won't pay for themselves. Dulcinea May 20 #5

Meanwhile, in the REAL WORLD where Truth still means something... Wiz Imp May 20 #3

Any links to messaging on this coming out of the Democratic party? lees1975 May 20 #4

Kick Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin May 20 #6