The Economy Act of 1933

A. ordered all federal agencies to cut their workforce by ten percent.
B. proposed to balance the federal budget partly by cutting government workers' salaries.
C. gave the government authority to curb irresponsible speculation by banks.
D. provided an infusion of cash into the economy.
E. gave immediate pensions to retired war veterans.


Answer: B

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