The Budget Control Act of 2011 Purported to

question 99

Multiple Choice

The Budget Control Act of 2011 purported to

• A)reduce the deficit by $1 trillion over 10 years.
• B)balance the budget in the short term.
• C)start paying off the total national debt.
• D)dramatically reduce social spending.

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