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Thursday, October 20, 2011

Useful to keep in mind. [Ritholtz]
  • George W. Bush is sworn in on January 20th, but his first budget does not take effect until October 1, 2001:
    • 10/1/2001: Bush starting deficit – $5.8 trillion
    • 9/30/2009: Bush ending deficit – $11.9 trillion
    • Bush debt contribution: $6.1 trillion
  • Barack H. Obama is sworn in on January 20th, but his first budget does not take effect until October 1, 2009:
    • 10/1/2009: Obama starting deficit – $11.9 trillion
    • 9/30/2011: Obama ending deficit – $14.8 trillion
    • Obama debt contribution: $2.9 trillion

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