Which of the following was true of the American economy during Clinton’s presidency?
A) The federal deficit doubled.
B) Unemployment fell from 7.2 percent to 4.0 percent.
C) American businesses lost 10 million jobs.
D) Federal taxes on the middle class tripled.
Answer: B
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