. To balance the federal budget in 1996, cuts had to be made. Where were the majority of these budget cuts made?
A. Funds for the upper and middle classes, such as removing certain income tax deductions (and therefore not having to pay taxes upon that income)
B. Funds for the wealthy, such as an increase in the capital gains tax, so the wealthy contribute more money to support local communities
C. Funds to the lower-middle class, such as tax encouragement to establish IRAs
D. Funds to the poverty-stricken, such as restricting assistance to only 5 years
ANS: D
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