During the Last Decade, the Requirements of Federally Driven Programs

question 50

Multiple Choice

During the last decade, the requirements of federally driven programs and mandates

• A) have decreased over the last five years
• B) have had little effect on state budgets
• C) have created the largest burden on state tax revenues
• D) have been outpaced by CHIP and local programs
• E) have been outpaced by locally driven programs and mandates

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