G9

1. In order to reduce the deficit, I think it would make the most sense to reduce government spending and also raise taxes. However, those aren't very pleasant things to mandate. To be specific, I would cut spending that goes towards light drug enforcement and also greatly cut the money used on nuclear weapons research. I would also raise income taxes only on the top 25% money making people in the country. It would be imperative that I avoid doing anything drastic, but instead something that over time will fix the deficit issue.

3. My budget plan was 65% raising taxes and 35% cutting spending. I reduced nuclear arsenal and space spending because I don't approve of nuclear arsenal and space exploration is moving towards more of an international effort. I reduced the number of troops in Iraq and Afghanistan to 30,000 by the end of 2013 because I want more peace in this world. I also reduced social security for those with a high income to provide more benefits for those who had a low income.