Budget Puzzle


Just for a while imagine that you are about fixing the US annual budget! Imagine that you’re in charge of the nation’s finances. Some of your options have more short-term savings and some have more long-term savings. When you have closed the budget gaps for both 2015 and 2030, you are done. You can make your own plan, and then share it online.
Actually I solved the deficit in this way! It was not as easy as I thought!
Related articles: 16 Ways to cut the deficit

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