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Let's Get Fiscal: What's the Big Picture?

Bad Pun Friday

The fiscal problems of the United States are complex and daunting. But if you take the 30,000 foot view, here are two facts that strike the eye:

The US budget deficit is about 7% of GDP (and dropping fast).

The US spends almost 7 points more of GDP on healthcare than the developed country norm.

Are you thinking what I'm thinking?

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