Reforming Entitlement Programs Is Difficult Because

question 89

Multiple Choice

Reforming entitlement programs is difficult because

• A) there is very little support for reform.
• B) there are no good ideas for effective reform.
• C) reforms require changes to existing law,which takes time.
• D) all the reforms proposed are only short-term solutions.
• E) the proposed reforms all require increases in existing tax rates,which are difficult to achieve politically.

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