In Response to the Great Recession of 2000s, We Initially

In response to the Great Recession of 2000s, we initially saw _________________, followed by _________________.

A) a boost in federal funding to the states; states cutting spending and government employment
B) a boost in federal funding to the states; job growth in states' governments
C) major cuts to federal spending; increased taxes to reduce the deficit
D) major cuts to federal spending; growth in private business employment
E) significant job losses; major cuts in federal spending