The US deficit fell to $80 bln in December from $91 in December 2009.
Receipts rose 8.2% while outlays rose 2.1%.
A modestly improved labor market and the US can revert to buying red ink by the barrel instead of by the tanker car…
US budget deficit dipped in Dec
Jamie Coleman
12/01/2011 | 19:24 GMT
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