John Weingart

Associate Director, Rutgers University's Eagleton Institute of Politics

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Associate Director of the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University

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The federal deficit is disturbing, but Washington can print money. The states have to balance their budgets, and the total of shortfalls around the country is at $82 billion.

Should States Declare Bankruptcy?

The federal deficit is disturbing, but Washington can print money. The states have to balance their budgets, and the total of shortfalls around the country is at $82 billion.

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The federal deficit is disturbing, but Washington can print money. The states have to balance their budgets, and the total of shortfalls around the country adds up to $82 billion.

Should States Declare Bankruptcy?

The federal deficit is disturbing, but Washington can print money. The states have to balance their budgets, and the total of shortfalls around the country adds up to $82 billion.

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