Brief Let's freeze more than chump change
Leonard E. Burman
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President Obama has proposed to freeze most domestic discretionary spending -- a step in the right direction, but not enough. The $250 billion in expected savings over the next decade is chump change compared with deficits that could top $10 trillion if policy doesn't change.
Primary topic Federal Budget and Economy
Research Area Economic effects of tax policy Federal spending Consumption taxes (individual)