Bush to propose sharp cut in budget growth
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Isn't it funny how Bush is FINALLY getting his act together regarding domestic policy? If corporations were the ones voting, he probably wouldn't bother.
Isn't that lower than inflation? Yes it is! Source What a teriffic idea, I'm sure Bush put a lot of personal effort into coming up with that idea.
[Edit] I guess I should read more carefully, it says so in the article. Nevertheless, I am afraid that cuts will be in legitimate programs as opposed to the heap of corporate welfare and discretionary spending thats in the budget now. Even republicans are complaing about the bill, but I'm sure Bush is going to rubber stamp it.
[Edit] I guess I should read more carefully, it says so in the article. Nevertheless, I am afraid that cuts will be in legitimate programs as opposed to the heap of corporate welfare and discretionary spending thats in the budget now. Even republicans are complaing about the bill, but I'm sure Bush is going to rubber stamp it.
NOthing to complain about yet as he has not released this spending bill to congress. According to the article the spending freeze will not affect medicar, SS, defense or homeland security(5/6 of the budget)
Seems you need to read more.
So it was the minority party that inflated this spending bill to its rediculous proportions? If thats the case, you should be complaining about the republicans lack of competence.
Education was not listed. So there's nothing keeping it from the chopping block? Like I said, I am afraid that legitimate programs will suffer more than neccesary at the expense of other useless expenditures. We'll just have to see how it pans out.
Education was not listed. So there's nothing keeping it from the chopping block? Like I said, I am afraid that legitimate programs will suffer more than neccesary at the expense of other useless expenditures. We'll just have to see how it pans out.
I am saying both parties are too blame. Not only have the democrats no stopped any of the spending bills(and they have the power to), but they complain that the fed has not spent enough.
So its the democrats fault they didn't stop the runaway republicans spending spree?
You're seem a republican and you oppose these huge budget bills. I think its perfectly clear where you should lay the blame.
You're seem a republican and you oppose these huge budget bills. I think its perfectly clear where you should lay the blame.
I am laying blame on congress/senate(both parties) and the president. There is more than enough blame to go around.
You certainly didn't sound like you were laying the blame equally in your post above.
Although I will agree that there are cuts to be made in spending, and that both parties should work towards them. In my perfect world.
CADsortaGUY
Lifer
Yes, it IS about damn time. I hope it actually happens though. Grassley seemed to hint it the other night but I'm not so sure everyone else will be onboard.
CkG
does the fact that Bush let Kennedy help write the no child left behind bill mean anything to you?
The no child left behind doesn't give money to the program, the budget bill does. Ask anyone to see if the program has been properly funded. The money went somewhere else.
How many vetos have we seen in the entire Bush admin? Bush signed every spending bill, and they wouldn't even have gotten to his desk without GOP support. Nice try blaming the Democrats, but noone left to blame.
Oh, and it's not gonna happen, unless Bush explicitly says he'll veto any legislation with over 2% growth.
36% growth in education funding since he took office. Once again, dems complaining about defecits on one hand and not enough spending on the other.
And who is to blame for the tax revenue shortfall? Democrats want balanced budgets. To be fair, however, so do a large number of republicans.
I am sure that Democrats would cut spending in different areas. Its a matter of priorities. Democrats want more money for education, Republicans won't cut from the already-astronmical defense budget. (close to half a trillion!!)
I am sure that Democrats would cut spending in different areas. Its a matter of priorities. Democrats want more money for education, Republicans won't cut from the already-astronmical defense budget. (close to half a trillion!!)
HAHA, this thread is hilarious. Instead of taking the blame, the Bush sympathizers are arguing that the democrats could've stopped THE MAJORITY from doing wrong with a flick of the wrist.
Meanwhile the democrats acts like the senate filibuster(designed to protect the minority) does not exist.
BOTH parties are to blame.
So essentially freezing less than 1/5 of the US budget will address record year over year deficits? If DOD, Medicare, Medicaid, and SS are not addressed we will make little progress in actually reducing the budget deficit. That's like me telling the wife we need to work on our spending so I'm going to cut back on peanut butter but the swordfish and caviar are likely to increase.
Your title is accurate only to the extent that Bushies have presided over runaway budget growth. The current proposal does not guarantee a sharp cut in growth b/c programs like SS, Medicare, Medicaid, and unfortunately DOD are likely to grow substantially and constitute the majority of government largesse.
Your title is accurate only to the extent that Bushies have presided over runaway budget growth. The current proposal does not guarantee a sharp cut in growth b/c programs like SS, Medicare, Medicaid, and unfortunately DOD are likely to grow substantially and constitute the majority of government largesse.
SS isn't a part of the problem, it contributes a surplus to the general fund on a regular basis. Such "debts" are a large % of the total debt, and are a big part of the push to privatize SS before it needs to have those funds back...
Tax cuts, military spending and so-called security are the Republican equivalent of Crack- they'll be running up your credit cards a little less RSN, honest... they'll be selling off national parks and monuments to satisfy their cravings before it's over...
Tax cuts, military spending and so-called security are the Republican equivalent of Crack- they'll be running up your credit cards a little less RSN, honest... they'll be selling off national parks and monuments to satisfy their cravings before it's over...
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