When discussing the federal budget, the phrase "uncontrollable spending" refers to the fact that
A) much of the budget is already committed by past contracts and agreements.
B) Congress and the president seldom agree on a budget.
C) politicians lack the courage to make budget cuts.
D) the amount of time spent in hearings and debates on the federal budget increases every year.
E) spending is automatic if no budget agreement is reached.
A
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