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Obama says U.S. deficit may approach $1 trillion

 
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President-elect Barack Obama said on Tuesday he expects to inherit a U.S. budget deficit approaching $1 trillion and his administration would have to make some tough budget choices. (link)

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