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Congress Should Reject Proposals to Cut Non-Defense Program Funding
Congress is likely to engage in major battles over appropriations this year, particularly for budget areas other than defense.
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The President submits his annual budget proposal to Congress usually in early February, and Congress and individual lawmakers often propose major reforms to tax and spending policy.
We analyze such budget plans to evaluate their impact on the nation’s fiscal health and on families and individuals, particularly the most vulnerable people in the U.S.
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