But 20% reduction may be too drastic to be realized
(NEWSER) - The Republican-controlled House is determined to follow through on its plan to cut $100 billion in domestic spending this year—it just isn’t quite sure where the cuts will come from. The military, domestic security, and veterans are safe, but all other federal programs would face 20% cuts, on average, in order to hit the $100 billion mark, which would essentially return government operations to 2008 levels, the New York Times reports. Among other things, a 20% cut would mean 40,000 fewer teachers and school aides, and layoffs or furloughs for many federal employees. More»
