Money's Worth Broke Rules by Not Having a Surplus in 1966
Sylvia Porter argues the 1966 deficit violated New Economics rules as tax receipts surged to 104.6 billion while spending rose to 106.9 billion, with military and Great Society outlays driving the gap. She notes debt fell as a share of GNP and cites Vietnam spending as a primary factor.
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