Bush budget gamble prompts Senate and House doubts
House Budget Committee Chairman John Spratt doubts Republicans or Democrats will back the president’s 2.9 trillion dollar budget for the 2009 fiscal year beginning October 1. Democrats push for more domestic spending while Bush seeks permanent tax cuts, complicating efforts to balance the budget amid a slowing economy and rising entitlement costs for Social Security and Medicare as baby boomers retire. Portman notes new war cost accounting shows 141.7 billion for Iraq and Afghanistan, but the budget lists 50 billion for next year and zero thereafter as placeholders.
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Winners and losers in Bush budget proposals for 2008
The plan boosts Defense to 624.6 billion and VA to 84.4 billion while State and Interior gain about 12 to 13 percent. Amtrak loses 500 million, EPA drops 7.1 billion, and Education bears a 5 percent cut affecting dozens of programs.
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Kansas delegation split on Bush budget plan mixed reviews
Kansas Republicans praised Bush for tax relief and defense funding while Democrats warned that Medicare and Medicaid cuts would raise premiums. Sen. Roberts and Rep. Tiahrt defended the plan's economy and national security, while Rep. Boyda and Rep. Moore urged stronger focus on education health care and long term priorities. Moran criticized cuts to rural health programs and veteran benefits.
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