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The "do nothing" Budget: a missed opportunity

There is a time and a place for a “do nothing” budget. Don’t rock the boat. Don’t fix what isn’t broken. Unfortunately, this wasn’t it.
Chris Belfield, Comment Central contributor
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November 9, 2026
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