Thu, 12 Apr 2012 06:22:39 GMT
US budget deficit slightly lower in March
The US had a budget deficit equal USD 198 billion in March, Treasury department said on Wednesday. It compares with a slightly worse shortfall of USD 232 billion in February. Nevertheless the current estimate exceeds the USD 188 billion gap posted in March 2011. A portion of deficit came from reviewed TARP. No additional cash was provided for the programme.