What’s the long-term solution to federal budget deficits?

A stopgap budget deal that cuts $38 billion from the federal budget prevented a government shutdown for now. However, budget problems are likely to confront the federal government for years to come, as economic growth remains a challenge and the American population grows older. Today's Question: What's the long-term solution to budget deficits?

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