2009 Federal Revenue and Spending Book of Charts

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Obama's Budget Would Increase Debt by 26.3 Percent of GDP Compared to CBO Baseline

The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office projects that publicly held debt will reach 56.1 percent of GDP under current law. If President Obama's budget is implemented, CBO projects debt to reach 82.4 percent of GDP.

Debt Held by the Public as a Percentage of GDP

Debt Held by the Public as a Percentage of GDP
 
 
Source: Congressional Budget Office; White House Office of Management and Budget.

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