Federal Spending and Taxation
Participants spoke about the national debt, global economy, and fiscal policy. They focused on potential actions and ideas to reduce the… read more
Participants spoke about the national debt, global economy, and fiscal policy. They focused on potential actions and ideas to reduce the size of the debt, either through spending reductions or revisions to tax policies. They also responded to questions from the audience. close
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