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Policy choices like deficit spending and higher tariffs threaten to boost inflation, putting the Fed in a bind.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
In addition, infighting within the coalition over how to spend the 500 billion euro infrastructure fund has raised concerns that coalition members will use deficit spending as a Band-Aid on legacy problems and as a way to service their voter bases rather than create economic opportunities.
—Sudha David-Wilp, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2025
The White House did not directly respond to NPR's questions about the government's deficit spending or the increase in the national debt.
—Stephen Fowler, NPR, 22 Dec. 2025
In October 2018, FCMAT first warned the district about serious financial vulnerabilities, including ongoing deficit spending, weak reserves, budget development problems, and leadership instability.
—Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
In addition, infighting within the coalition over how to spend the 500 billion euro infrastructure fund has raised concerns that coalition members will use deficit spending as a Band-Aid on legacy problems and as a way to service their voter bases rather than create economic opportunities.
—Sudha David-Wilp, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2025
The White House did not directly respond to NPR's questions about the government's deficit spending or the increase in the national debt.
—Stephen Fowler, NPR, 22 Dec. 2025
In October 2018, FCMAT first warned the district about serious financial vulnerabilities, including ongoing deficit spending, weak reserves, budget development problems, and leadership instability.
—Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
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“Deficit spending.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deficit%20spending. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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