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The US had unified budget surpluses from 1998-2001: $69B (1998), $125B (1999), $236B (2000), $128B (2001).
They arose from strong economic growth (dot-com boom, rising incomes/capital gains), 1993 tax hikes on the wealthy, spending caps via 1990/1997 budget acts, and post-Cold War defense cuts.
Not manipulated, but critics note they relied on Social Security surpluses (payroll taxes > benefits), masking on-budget deficits and future liabilities—essentially IOUs to the trust fund. True fiscal discipline was key, though some evaded rules via "emergency" spending.
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