New estimate says budget deal raises deficit $41B

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress’ budget office estimates that the just-announced budget deal would increase the deficit over the next two years by $41.4 billion.

The analysis also says the deal would save taxpayers $23 billion, when calculated over the coming decade.

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