What has been the U.S. government's recent trend regarding deficits and the public/national debt, and what factors are driving this trend?
What will be an ideal response?
An ideal response will:
1, Discuss the trend of both increasing budget deficits and increasing levels of debt, and show how decreased revenue and increased spending drive this trend.
2, Explain the causes for the reduction in revenues, including the financial crisis and recent tax cuts.
3, Explain the causes for increased expenditures, including recent wars and the financial crisis.
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