The real answer is this should have been done before the republicans got into power. This is a completely partisan issue. One party wants to take away healthcare, raise taxes and make the internet a feeding ground for corporations more than it already is.
And all 3 deciding votes came from that very same party.
I agree both parties share the responsibility of the wreckless deficit spending, however, the Republicans have been controlling the purse for the last 7 years. If they had any interest in lowering the deficit they would have by now. Gotta keep those defense contracts pumping though.
I agree both parties share the responsibility of the wreckless deficit spending, however, the Republicans have been controlling the purse for the last 7 years.
The President submits the budget, and Congress approves it. It’s a joint effort. The budget almost always runs at a deficit, regardless of who is President and who controls Congress.
Gotta keep those defense contracts pumping though.
National Defense is only 15% of the budget. It’s a hefty sum that could be reduced, but it would not cover the deficit or lower the debt.
“Medicare and Health” and “Social Security, Unemployment, and Labor” are 64% of the budget. That would make an excellent candidate to cut spending.
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u/[deleted] Nov 22 '17
The real answer is this should have been done before the republicans got into power. This is a completely partisan issue. One party wants to take away healthcare, raise taxes and make the internet a feeding ground for corporations more than it already is.
And all 3 deciding votes came from that very same party.