41. The main problem they fear is that profligate countries would drive up the overall deficit of the euro-zone and spark inflation. 42. America's overall deficit with Japan hit a record dlrs 66 billion last year, with nearly 60 percent of that in autos. 43. The government has said that even with the additional spending, it will keep the overall deficit to 4.4 percent of GDP. 44. While exports to China are booming, the overall deficit rose last year to about $ 37 billion, according to the Commerce Department. 45. The $ 27 billion overall deficit in February was the smallest monthly imbalance since a $ 25.7 billion deficit in December 1999. 46. According to the Institute, the overall deficit was down from 1 . 504 trillion escudos ( dlrs 10 billion ) in 1994. 47. They closed their overall deficit to 40-33-2 and clinched home-field advantage in the World Series for the third year in a row. 48. "These factors shouldn't have any impact on the overall deficit results for the year as a whole, " the Finance Department said. 49. For the year, the overall deficit in goods and services totaled $ 113 . 7 billion, up from $ 111 billion in 1996. 50. The government has said that even with the additional spending, it will keep the overall deficit to 4 . 4 percent of GDP.
