George H. W. Bush's plan to bring down the federal budget deficit was unsuccessful because his plan __________
A) was never palatable to Congress
B) coincided with the beginning of a recession
C) included new taxes but no spending cuts
D) included spending cuts but no new taxes
E) did not include new taxes or spending cuts
Answer: B
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A. Martha Graham. B. Robert Rauschenberg. C. John Cage. D. Merce Cunningham.