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Questions

1. Explain the cartoonist’s intended meaning.

2. Do you agree with the cartoonist’s intended meaning? Explain your answer.


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Cartoon by Lisa Benson

Answers

1. Americans want relief from our astronomical debt. The Trump administration, through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), is working to identify and eliminate wasteful and fraudulent spending in the federal government. Despite support by the majority of Americans, the Democrats in Congress refuse to support these efforts.

2. Opinion question. Answers vary.