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U.S. deficit at $1.27 trillion

By BY MARTIN CRUTSINGER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Posted: August 13, 2009 at 5:19 a.m.

The federal deficit climbed higher into record territory in July, hitting $1.27 trillion with two months remaining in the budget year.

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