Especially in terms of primary and secondary students, the implementation of quality education and "Burden reduction", has given them a lot of discretionary leisure time.

特别是对于中小学生而言，素质教育的开展，“减负”的实施，更是给了他们大量的可自由支配的闲暇时间。

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Brian Fallon, a spokesman for Mr. Schumer, said that strategy would be pursued in future deficit-reduction talks because Democrats believe domestic discretionary programs have been cut to the bone.

WSJ: Talks Focus on Programs' Cuts

Companies with engaged workforces report 87% reduction in employee turnover, 57% improvement in discretionary effort, 37% less absenteeism and 26% increase in productivity.

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The purpose of the deep cuts to all discretionary programs and the military was to motivate Congress to reach a comprehensive deficit reduction agreement that would replace them.

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