Yes. The federal budget deficit exceeded $1.6 trillion during the first 10 months of fiscal 2023, the Treasury Department reported Aug. 10, 2023.
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Did Republicans ask for $7.4 billion in earmarks and Democrats $2.8 billion in the 2024 budget?
Yes. Roll Call, a news service that covers congressional legislation, reported in July 2023 that Republican House of Representatives members put $7.4 billion and Democratic House members $2.8 billion in earmarks in fiscal 2024 spending bills.