Date: 2/14/2009 By NANCY BENAC and CALVIN WOODWARDAssociated Press Writers WASHINGTON (AP) — America is bringing shock and awe to the home front, using dollars instead of bombs. It’s the military doctrine of lightning force — fast and brute, or…
Federal deficit could hit $1 trillion this year
Date: 11/25/2008 By JIM ABRAMSAssociated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) _ The federal government’s ledger has gone from a surplus just seven years ago to facing a prospect of a $1 trillion deficit next year. Given those dire financial straits, President-elect…