Word: counterbudget
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...just the moment when that approach appeared to be bearing fruit, with Clinton's poll numbers rising and the Republicans beginning to squabble among themselves over tough spending cuts, the President waffled. During a New Hampshire radio interview, he said he would propose what he called a "counterbudget" embracing the G.O.P. goal of balance by a certain date. "I think it clearly can be done in less than 10 years," he added. The White House tried to play down the remarks as only somewhat inconsistent. Several days later, however, Clinton reversed himself again, saying it was more important to safeguard...
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