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ICYMI: Carolyn Bourdeaux on NPR: Federal Deficit Hits Nearly $2 Trillion

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October 16, 2026

Bourdeaux: “That is just not the budget of a great nation. That is not the budget of a nation that is investing in its future, is able to provide a strong defense. That is a real challenge… That is affecting affordability. It’s making it harder to afford a home, harder to afford a car, harder to start or grow a small business.”

More on NPR: https://www.npr.org/2026/10/16/nx-s1-6005243/red-ink-federal-deficit-hits-nearly-2-trillion

Last updated: October 21, 2026

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