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Key Political Economic Measures

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Congress collects taxes, spends money and makes law that affects the nations economic health.

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Gross Federal Debt - 1940-2007

Gross Federal Debt - 1940-2007

Federal Debt As Percent of GDP - 1940-2007

US Federal Debt as a Percent of GDP, 1940-2007

Presidential Comparison, Debt as Percent of GDP

Presidential Comparison: Debt as Percentage of GDP

Gross Debt as a Percent of GDP, by President

Gross National Debt as a Percent of GDP, by President

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