Which of the following is NOT a positive statement?

A. The inflation rate for 2002 was 2.3 percent.
B. The federal government budget for 2004 is $2.2 trillion.
C. The national debt is too high.
D. The unemployment rate is 5.8 percent.


Answer: C

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Based on 2005 data what country is the worlds leading recycler?

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