1. Deficit Reduction and Impact on Underserved Communities Kelsey Merrick MACHC Board and Policy Retreat September 23, 2011

2. Center on Budget and Policy Priorities cbpp.org Fiscal Outlook: Where are we? 1

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6. Center on Budget and Policy Priorities cbpp.org Fiscal Outlook: How did we get here? 5

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10. Center on Budget and Policy Priorities cbpp.org Fiscal Outlook: Where are we headed? 9

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14. Center on Budget and Policy Priorities cbpp.org Budget Control Act and Joint Select Committee 13

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22. Center on Budget and Policy Priorities cbpp.org What’s Next? 21

23. Center on Budget and Policy Priorities cbpp.org Kelsey Merrick Research Assistant, Federal Fiscal Policy Center on Budget and Policy Priorities merrick@cbpp.org 22