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$1.5 Trillion Deficits Eyed for '09, '10 | Washington Times

admin — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 02:58:00 +0000

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"These numbers are simply alarming," said Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a bipartisan budget-watchdog group. ... and more »

CBO Chief: Health Bills Would Be More Costly | Washington Times

admin — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:21:00 +0000

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... the fiscal outlook has become "considerably worse," said Maya MacGuineas, president of the bipartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. ...

CBO Warns of Fiscal Disaster over Deficits | Washington Times

admin — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:45:00 +0000

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"For years, we've been warning that the budget was out of balance over the long term and we should act while there is still time," said Maya MacGuineas, president of the bipartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. "Well, guess what? Time is quickly running out. We're drowning in unprecedented levels of red ink, and there is no plan to fix the situation."