Trump budget cuts will hurt Americans
President
The budget plan calls for boosting defense spending by
Trump's budget for the fiscal year beginning
The proposal depends on sustained growth projections above 3 percent which most economists view as overly optimistic.
The budget is harsh on the poor and low-income Americans.
Trump's plan calls for repealing and replacing President
"We need people to go to work," White House Budget director
The proposed cuts to food stamp cuts would hurt millions who currently depend on it and cuts to Medicaid could deny nursing home care to millions of elderly poor people.
According to the proposal, Medicaid, the government insurance program for the poor and many disabled Americans, would be cut by more than
In 10 years, there would be a
Trump's budget also includes reductions in pension benefits for federal workers, in part by requiring employees to make higher contributions.
The Trump budget guts social programs while sharply reducing taxes for the wealthy including major cuts to estate, capital gains and business tax rates.
(Reprinted from the
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