[JSLTIGER]

None of the above. I would re-write the tax code in order to increase the amount of revenue that the government takes in. Eliminate loopholes, tax shelters and breaks (as all they do is allow you to put off paying taxes, not eliminate your debt anyway), and increase the corporate rates.

Additionally, I would eliminate all of the federal agencies that are doubles of each other. Best example: Why do we need the USDA to inspect food AND the FDA to inspect food? The USDA should handle all food safety and the FDA should be re-directed to handle only drugs. Let's eliminate a lot of the waste that the government has. Additionally, let's see if we can't find ways to squeeze the budget by reducing the number of federal departments.