Dems: GOP spending cuts may jeopardize the nation’s safety

[babylonsister]

Dems: GOP spending cuts may jeopardize the nation’s safety
By Jordy Yager - 02/12/11 11:55 AM ET


Democrats and administration officials are charging that Republicans may jeopardize the nation’s safety as the GOP attempts to slash homeland security funding in its government spending bill.

The latest Republican proposal unveiled on Friday would decrease the funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) by nearly 5 percent more than Obama’s 2011 budget request. The GOP's continuing resolution would maintain the current levels of two main areas of concern: the number of Border Patrol agents in the field and disaster relief funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

However, it would decrease funding for the federal employment verification (E-Verify) program by about 25 percent, or $33 million. And it would decrease funding for border security fencing, infrastructure, and technology by $350 million, while stripping FEMA aid to state and local programs by $783 million.

The move has pitted Democrats against Republicans as they fear that dropping much below the $43.6 billion proposed under the president’s 2011 budget request, which was never enacted, would rob the country of necessary assets to provide for its defense.

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http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/143679-dems-gop-spending-cuts-may-jeopardize-the-nations-safety

[katnapped]

1. Shocking!

And if a terrorist hits guess who they'll blame for it?

[OHdem10]

2. As they make these cuts on the Federal Level, are they taking into

account all the cuts and layoffs being made by the states??

[DCKit]

3. So, no cuts to the fascist state (military or DHS), but I'll bet education takes a huge hit.

After all, what has our educational system ever contributed to National Security?

[MadHound]

4. And if Obama hadn't caved on the tax cuts for the rich,

There would be little basis for the 'Pugs to pursue these cuts. There are consequences for a president failing to keep his promises, and sadly, it looks like the poorest among us are going to bear the brunt of them.

[Hello_Kitty]

5. Better propose some more cuts to services to the poor then!