Illustrative policy options for deficit reduction from the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform

Illustrative policy options for deficit reduction from the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform The passage lists generic budget‑cut proposals and does not identify any specific individuals, transactions, or actionable investigative leads. It contains no novel claims, no mention of high‑ranking officials beyond generic references to Congress, and offers no concrete evidence of misconduct. Key insights: Proposes eliminating 250,000 non‑defense contractors to save $18 B.; Suggests cutting all earmarks, saving $16 B.; Recommends a 10% federal workforce reduction for $13 B savings.