The following question refers to a hypothetical situation. President Obama has a Cabinet meeting scheduled next week in which the federal budget will be the principal topic of discussion. Whom might the president request to attend, in addition to the vice president and the department secretaries?

The Office of Management and Budget helps the president prepare and manage the federal budget, so its director would be especially relevant to a Cabinet meeting focused on the budget. The best answer is the director of the Office of Management and Budget.

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