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Yesterday, the GOP-led Senate revealed its latest budget proposal (see the AP story below)...The question arises regarding the underlying values that ultimately define the difference between the priorities of the two major parties.....
It is striking to learn that, not only is the GOP (in an election cycle) still steadfast in trying to defund the ACA, but also wants to throw MORE funds to the Pentagon, while cutting back on Medicare, food stamps and other social programs.....
QUESTION: Does our country need more spending on armaments and war-preparations.....OR.....do we need to increase spending on our own population including JOB creation and infrastructure programs?
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Tuesday adopted a GOP budget that paves the way for an assault on President Barack Obama's health care law this summer and a partisan showdown over spending bills this fall.
The Senate passed the nonbinding measure by a nearly party-line 51-48 vote. The House adopted it last week.
The measure sets a potential path for a balanced budget within a decade. It promises to cut domestic agencies and safety net programs like Medicaid and food stamps, carve up transportation spending and student aid, and curb tax breaks for the poor.
Republicans don't plan to adhere to most of its cuts in follow-up legislation, however.
And in the near term the GOP plan promises a $38 billion, 7 percent increase for the Pentagon that is possible only by padding war accounts.
It is striking to learn that, not only is the GOP (in an election cycle) still steadfast in trying to defund the ACA, but also wants to throw MORE funds to the Pentagon, while cutting back on Medicare, food stamps and other social programs.....
QUESTION: Does our country need more spending on armaments and war-preparations.....OR.....do we need to increase spending on our own population including JOB creation and infrastructure programs?
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Tuesday adopted a GOP budget that paves the way for an assault on President Barack Obama's health care law this summer and a partisan showdown over spending bills this fall.
The Senate passed the nonbinding measure by a nearly party-line 51-48 vote. The House adopted it last week.
The measure sets a potential path for a balanced budget within a decade. It promises to cut domestic agencies and safety net programs like Medicaid and food stamps, carve up transportation spending and student aid, and curb tax breaks for the poor.
Republicans don't plan to adhere to most of its cuts in follow-up legislation, however.
And in the near term the GOP plan promises a $38 billion, 7 percent increase for the Pentagon that is possible only by padding war accounts.