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FY 2008 Budget Proposal

The Deficit

OMB Deficit Projections

Deficit as a Percentage of GDP

Note: Numbers beyond 2006 are estimates.

SOURCE: Office of Management and Budget | GRAPHIC: washingtonpost.com - February 5, 2007