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		bogomipz on Aug 21, 2016 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Deutsche Bank Whistle-Blower Spurns $8M SEC Reward No, taxes fund those.

rayiner on Aug 22, 2016 [–]

The US government spends more than it brings in with taxes. Fines deposited into the treasury general fund make up part of that difference.

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