Udall Statement on Super Committee’s Failure to Reach Agreement to Reduce National Debt
Our $15 trillion debt is the biggest national security challenge we face, threatening our leadership in the world
Why defense spending should be cut
First, some history. The Pentagon’s budget has risen for 13 years, which is unprecedented. Between 2001 and 2009, overall spending on defense rose from $412 billion to $699 billion, a 70 percent…
A lull in the debt crisis
The problem is, 70% of the spending reductions in the bill are not scheduled to occur until 2017 to 2021.
Isn’t Medicaid cut a tax hike?
Would Be Hard to Set Fairly and Accurately; Would Likely Force Cuts to Children, People With Disabilities, Seniors, and Health Care Providers
Rural America Shortchanged
Rural development programs that support small business and small towns have already been cut by close to 1/3