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\nYou've probably heard a politician say, \"If a household can balance their budget, then the federal government should, too!\" But it turns out to be a bit more complicated than that...\nYou've probably heard a politician say, \"If a household can balance their budget, then the federal government should, too!\" But it turns out to be a bit more complicated than that...\n
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9:10
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12th - Higher Ed
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Social Studies & History
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2021
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English
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money, fiscal policy, taxes, interest, america, borrowing, debt, economy, personal finance, government spending, governments
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