Budget deal risks with fuzzy deficit targets and bold promises
The piece analyzes a 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 deficit forecast under a new spending cap system. It notes potential bigger future deficits if the economy underperforms and questions public tolerance for tough choices. Analysts warn the plan relies on optimistic growth and may provoke Wall Street backlash.
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Congress
Wall Street
Gerald Miller
National Association of State Budget Officers
Ernest Hollings
D-S.c
Reagan
Amstead
Welt
Washington
Bush
White House
Sen
Daniel Patrick Moynihan
Senate
Frenzel
Callender
House Ways and Means
Dan Rostenkowski
D I
Federal budget funds sweeping military and civic projects
The 1991 budget earmarks 3.1 million for three Alabama National Guard armories and funds for Alaska latrines, Arizona fire stations, Indiana and Michigan child development centers, Nebraska fitness, and Illinois centers. It also covers Virginia HOV safety, mag lev research, Washington Metro, and airport and road projects. Veterans Affairs adds nursing homes, a Florida laundry facility, a North Miami arts center, and Philadelphia theater funding, underscoring a robust federal spending outlook.
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National Guard
Alabama
Army National Guard
Alaska
Air National Guard
Arizona
Air Force
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Air Force Physical Fitness
Nebraska
Missouri
Virginia
John Wayne
Orange County
Calif
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Dave Durenberger
R-Minn
John Heinz
R-Pa
Byrd
Veterans Affairs, Housing and Urban Development
Ann Arbor
Mich
Veterans Medical
Lake City
Fla
Mountain Home
Tenn
Miami
Lynn
Mass
Freedom Theater
Philadelphia
Scott Hodge
Grover M. Herman
the Heritage Foundation
Andipols Hea Uisaweuwa Vy Scripps Howard News Service
H.B. Duvall
Ind
East
Patrick St
Frederick, MD
Dupont Stainmaster
DuPont
Saxony
Sao. Tkid
Mennes
Buckeystown Pike
Frederick
VISA
MasterCard
American Express
Kehne