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Part $1$

What is the source of the U$.$S$.$ fiscal imbalance and what are the painful choices that we$$ face?

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Part $1$

The source of the fiscal imbalance is$\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.$

A$.$

Social Security pensions and a larger standing army

B$.$

Social Security pensions and Medicare benefits

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the war in Iraq

D$.$

a greater percentage of the population attending$$ state$-$supported colleges

Part $2$

The painful choices that we face arise because to meet its$$ obligations, the federal government must consider four$$ alternatives:

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income taxes.

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Raise

Cut

Social Security taxes.

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Raise

Cut

Social Security benefits.

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Raise

Cut

federal government discretionary spending.