In fact. we did not so much abandon it. as it simply became overrun by outside economic developments. Between March and the fall we saw these changes: Defense spending went up $7 billion primarily due to military pay. higher procurement costs. faster spendout. and soaring fuel costs. Unemployment compensation and other recessionrelated costs are up $9 billion. Natural disasters such as Mount St. Helens will cost $500 million. The heavy influx of refugees cost the Government $300 million. Farm price supports went up about $800 million. Unemployment and the economic downturn will result in a $10 to $12 billion less revenue than anticipated.
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