Monday, December 12, 2011

NY Times Budget Puzzle

How Much Did You Save?: $465Billion (2015), $1,185Billion (2030)

What Percent Came From Tax Increases? 58%

What Percent Came From Spending Cuts? 42%

Reflection:
Some oe easy choices included cutting foreign aid in half and increasing Medicare eligibility to age 65.  The dicult choices involved jobs, and federal workers. Also, my det cut earmarks was difficult. I cannot imagine how difficult these choices would be if votes and compromisesvolved.

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