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The Government Always Underestimates Costs

October 09, 2009 01:02 PM ET | Permanent Link | Print

The truth is our government is lousy at estimating costs of programs. Take any number they give you and triple it. Then hope you weren't too optimistic.

Bob of IL in response to Public Opinion:
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