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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 budget details what the federal government will spend on particular programs and how it will finance that spending.
We analyze the President’s annual budget proposal and major congressional budget plans, focusing especially on programs for low- and moderate-income families. We also examine long-term budget challenges and promote measures to improve fiscal responsibility in an equitable way.
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