budget surplus
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budget surpluses
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In seven out of the 13 years between 1947 and 1960, the federal government actually ran a budget surplus.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
While Martin’s government faces a range of domestic problems, including a worsening housing crisis and a patchwork health care system, it also has loads of money and a huge budget surplus.
From Salon ● Mar. 18, 2026
The ratings agency also cited Greece’s budget performance and forecast a general government budget surplus of close to 1% of GDP this year, improving from a deficit of 1.4% of GDP in 2023.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 2025
Newsom touted a “modest” budget surplus, which Stephenshaw pegged at $363 million.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 11, 2025
Moreover, government adherence to donor-mandated reforms led to a budget surplus in 1994.
From The 1996 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
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