Under President Clinton: In 1998, the United States achieved its first federal budget surplus in 29 years, effectively e

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In 1998, the United States achieved its first federal budget surplus in 29 years, effectively ending a streak of deficits that had lasted since 1969. ⁠
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This milestone was achieved under President Bill Clinton, following the passage of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, which resulted in a fiscal surplus of approximately $69 billion for that year.⁠

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[riversedge]

1. Spot a pattern?

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[Stargleamer]

2. Squandered away by George W. Bush and his tax cuts for the very wealthy

the worst part: Al Gore would have prevailed if all votes had been examined for legitimate votes. this includes looking at both overvotes and undervotes.

[dalton99a]

4. +1

[MichMan]

3. Congress deserves equal credit and/or blame for the deficit

The president can only sign what they pass