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Deficit will be $200B more than initially anticipated: CBO projection
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Max Rego and The Hill , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· August 12, 2026
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Key takeaway Further details on the revised deficit projection can be found through the Congressional Budget Office or other news sources, such as KTSM 9 News, for those seeking more information on this topic.
The Congressional Budget Office has released a revised projection for the federal government's fiscal year deficit. According to the federal agency, the deficit will be larger than initially anticipated. The increase is substantial, with the deficit expected to be $200 billion more than the initial projection.
This updated information was made public on Monday. Further details on the revised deficit projection can be found through the Congressional Budget Office or other news sources, such as KTSM 9 News, for those seeking more information on this topic.
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Category: local Published: August 12, 2026 Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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