The World on Wednesday - quirky budget cuts in the US

Whoever becomes Prime Minister this week will have to think of some creative ways to cut government spending. Here are 11 interesting ways in which US states have tried to make savings including removing street lamps and dustbins. Click read more for some discussion questions

Can you think of some problems with any of the US budget cuts?

Discuss three services that you would cut to reduce government spending?

After listening to other groups, can you think of any issues with their proposed budget cuts?