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Deficit Reduction: Better Targeting Can Reduce Spending and Improve Programs and Services

AIMD-96-14 Published: Jan 16, 1996. Publicly Released: Jan 16, 1996.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO summarized its previous work suggesting better targeting of federal programs and services as a strategy for downsizing government and reducing the deficit.

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Budget administrationBudget deficitBudget outlaysCost controlDeficit reductionDownsizingEconomic analysisFiscal policiesFormula grantsIntergovernmental fiscal relationsMedicaid