You can read the entire essay but the most important statement it makes is this one:
What’s more, members of both parties defend subsidy programs that aid their states
Amen. That's been the truth for decades from both sides of the aisle. How man defense contracts stay in effect beynd their usefulness because of powerful politicians?
For now, Trump’s proposed cuts will launch a useful debate about federal budget priorities. What state, local, and private activities should the federal government subsidize? And should the Pentagon be exempt from the “lean and accountable” approach that Trump is demanding of other agencies?
Trump’s budget also raises an interesting political question: Will congressional Republicans — who all express concern about deficits — support the President’s approach of offsetting spending increases with cuts?
Full story @ Doug Ross @ Journal: TRUMP'S BUDGET CUTS: Fair and Long Past Due
What’s more, members of both parties defend subsidy programs that aid their states
Amen. That's been the truth for decades from both sides of the aisle. How man defense contracts stay in effect beynd their usefulness because of powerful politicians?
For now, Trump’s proposed cuts will launch a useful debate about federal budget priorities. What state, local, and private activities should the federal government subsidize? And should the Pentagon be exempt from the “lean and accountable” approach that Trump is demanding of other agencies?
Trump’s budget also raises an interesting political question: Will congressional Republicans — who all express concern about deficits — support the President’s approach of offsetting spending increases with cuts?
Full story @ Doug Ross @ Journal: TRUMP'S BUDGET CUTS: Fair and Long Past Due