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Budget Enforcement Act
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Federal funds raised
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Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
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Federal gasoline tax increase of 5 cents per gallon.
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Federal minimum wage raised from $3.35 to $3.80, Prime rate decreased from 10 ½ to 10.
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The Cold War ended
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The U.S treasury issued the first $7 Billion in 10-year inflation-indexed notes.
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Government Shutdown
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U.S trade deficit widened to it’s worst level in 6 years.