However, the fact that the federal budget has turned the corner from deficit to surplus does not reduce the importance of effective and efficient government-nor does it reduce the importance of fiscal discipline.
Even if the government is no longer spending more than it takes in, fiscal discipline is still important.
mnli hypothesis: Even if the government is no longer spending more than it takes in, fiscal discipline is still important. premise: However, the fact that the federal budget has turned the corner from deficit to surplus does not reduce the importance of effective and efficient government-nor does it reduce the importance of fiscal discipline.