Research report
February 17, 2012
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Abstract
We present new estimates of the budget outlook, incorporating the latest projections by the Congressional Budget Office. Although the official budget figures have improved relative to a year ago (primarily as a result of last summer's debt-limit deal and lower interest rate projections), realistic budget projections show that the medium-term outlook remains troublesome and the long-term outlook remains unsustainable.
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