Coverage dated October 23, 2026 to October 24, 2026

Other Papers Say: Addiction to spending grows

Headline from The Columbian

The federal government managed to become even more fiscally inept during the past fiscal year, running a deficit of $2 trillion, according to the Congressional Budget Office. That’s a $218 billion increase from the previous 12 months.

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  1. Hawaiitribune Herald

    ‘Like giving whiskey and car keys to teenage boys’ (opens Hawaiitribune Herald)

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    Hawaiitribune Herald's feed description

    The federal government managed to become even more fiscally inept during the past fiscal year, running a deficit of $2 trillion, according to the Congressional Budget Office. That’s a $218 billion increase from the previous 12 months.

  2. The Columbian

    Other Papers Say: Addiction to spending grows (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    The federal government managed to become even more fiscally inept during the past fiscal year, running a deficit of $2 trillion, according to the Congressional Budget Office. That’s a $218 billion increase from the previous 12 months.