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Aug 12 (Reuters) - The U.S. government recorded a $244 billion budget deficit for July ... outlays would have been 1% lower. Federal debt service costs, however, continue to rise.

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The U.S. government recorded a $244 billion budget deficit for July ... outlays would have been 1% lower. Federal debt service costs, however, continue to rise. Interest on the debt was up ...