The House Democratic majority intends to ignore the president’s proposals, but they lay out the White House vision ahead of spending fights later this year.
By Damian Paletta and Damian Paletta Reporter covering economic policy Email Bio Follow Erica Werner Erica Werner Congressional reporter focusing on economic policy Email Bio Follow March 8 at 5:16 PM President Trump on Monday will propose major spending cuts across a range of domestic government programs while seeking a large increase for the Pentagon, a budget plan that’s already encountering withering opposition from Democrats who control the House, as well as some Republicans.
Still, the White House’s new 15-year deficit target illustrates the fiscal constraints of an agenda that prioritizes tax cuts and increased defense spending while simultaneously protecting big-ticket items like Medicare from any major changes. Many Republicans have said these programs are bloated with waste and discourage people from returning to work. But Democrats have fiercely opposed such requirements in the past, saying they penalize the poor and strip benefits from those in need.
“It’s hard to maintain a straight face with that kind of proposal,” said Rep. Tom Cole , a member of the House Appropriations Committee. Lawmakers have funded the government through the end of September, but if the White House and Congress don’t reach a new spending deal by that point, they could face another shutdown. Both parties are expected to spend the next few months detailing their proposals, and the White House will take the first step Monday.
The White House says cuts to these programs will help restrain overall spending levels, even though these programs represent a relatively small portion of the broader budget. White House officials plan to describe the president’s upcoming budget as having three main elements. By signaling that border security will remain a major focus in the upcoming budget, White House officials show no sign of retreating from their clash with Congress over how this money should be used.
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