Trump budget to propose slashing domestic spending, boosting defense

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By Damian Paletta and Erica Werner March 8 at 5:16 PM

President Trump on Monday will propose major spending cuts across a range of domestic government programs while seeking a large increase for the Pentagon, a budget plan that’s already encountering withering opposition from Democrats who control the House, as well as some Republicans.

The budget has little chance of becoming law because of bipartisan resistance to many of its elements, but it sets forth the White House’s vision ahead of what is expected to be a fierce battle over government spending later this year.

And the White House plans to expand its effort to cut anti-poverty programs. It will propose strict new work requirements for “able-bodied” Americans across a range of welfare programs, including health care, housing and nutrition assistance.

Many Republicans have said these programs are bloated with waste and discourage people from returning to work. But Democrats have fiercely opposed such requirements in the past, saying they penalize the poor and strip benefits from those in need.

Democrats — and even some Republicans — are already girding for battle with the Trump administration over many of the other proposed reductions, which they say are draconian and would severely restrict a range of government programs, from food assistance to foreign aid.

In his budget plan, Trump will propose major cuts to domestic and international programs that provide foreign aid, environmental protection and transportation, among other initiatives.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/trump-budget-to-propose-slashing-domestic-spending-boosting-defense/2019/03/08/1758b6e0-41c2-11e9-a0d3-1210e58a94cf_story.html

[manor321]

1. It's going nowhere. We control the House and the purse!

[Laura PourMeADrink]

2. So what's in it for him? You know he cares zero? Defense

Stocks in his not so blind trust?