Obama's National Spending & US Deficit by President
The President is responsible for submitting an annual budget to Congress and has the authority to veto legislation, including irresponsible spending. Most Administrations have run small but manageable deficits, but President Obama's unprecedented budget deficits pose serious economic risks.
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BUDGET DEFICITS AS A PERCENTAGE OF GDP, BY ADMINISTRATION
Source: Office of Management and Budget.