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Baer and others expressed that any substantial effort to reform the budget must also reckon with the size and structure of government. Ideas to reduce governmental redundancies and eliminate unnecessary spending are being considered vital to achieving fiscal balance. The larger question remains how to implement these reforms effectively without triggering backlash among politicians whose constituencies could be impacted.
As consensus on the budget continues to be elusive, a deeper examination of financial stewardship, accountability mechanisms, and the nature of government programs is essential in the broader goal of restoring balance to the nation’s finances.