In the statement, APEC economies with large deficits pledged to encourage private savings, while those with large surpluses pledged to strengthen domestic growth.

VOA: standard.2009.11.12

The Obama administration says it will also reduce federal budget deficits and stop insurance companies from denying coverage to people with existing medical problems.

VOA: standard.2010.03.23

"Most governments in the advanced economies will exit from the recession with the highest deficits and the highest debt-to-GDP ratios recorded in times of peace."

VOA: standard.2010.04.21

But with the U.S. running record deficits, some say farm subsidies could face cuts when the legislation that governs them comes up for renewal in 2012.

VOA: standard.2010.04.28

"are associated with intellectual deficits or behavioral problems."

VOA: standard.2010.08.09

If he is confirmed by the Senate to the Cabinet-level post, Lew would inherit a deficit of more than $1 trillion for the first three-quarters of this fiscal year, with more deficits to come.

VOA: standard.2010.07.13