As a result of the massive national debt:
A) the United States lost its ability to obtain credit
B) double-digit inflation returned
C) the United States had to reduce its involvement in global affairs
D) members of Congress had to reduce their own salaries
E) Bush had to recommend tax increases

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As the national debt continued to rise, the government faced the challenge of finding ways to reduce it. One of the recommendations made by President Bush was to increase taxes in order to generate more revenue and reduce the deficit. Therefore, the best choice is E.

As a Result of the Massive National Debt