What’s Really Driving America’s Budget Deficit In One Chart

Hey, Republicans, the federally funded programs necessary for helping middle class and poor people get by aren’t the cause of the growing deficit.
Hey, Republicans, the federally funded programs necessary for helping middle class and poor people get by aren’t the cause of the growing deficit.
Originally submitted by volunteer editor Brandon W. Found on warresisters.org.
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