Statement 1: In 2002 and 2003,state after state slashed services and raised taxes.
Statement 2: Through the 1970s,the 1980s,and the 1990s,state governments ran substantial budget deficits.

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Statement 1 is true as many states faced budget crises in the early 2000s, leading to service cuts and tax increases. Statement 2 is false because, while there were periods of deficits, it's not accurate to say state governments ran substantial deficits throughout all three decades.

Statement 1: in 2002 and 2003,state After State Slashed Services