I wouldn’t call today’s comments so far lame. Because that would be an insult to lame comments. The president responsible for the corona virus? I know you think your being funny or clever with these “jokes”, but no.
The budget would cut Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program and also wring savings from Medicare despite Trump’s repeated promises to safeguard Medicare and Social Security.
It takes aim at domestic spending with cuts that are sure to be rejected by Congress, including slashing the Environmental Protection Agency budget by 26.5 percent over the next year, and cutting the budget of the Health and Human Services department by 9 percent.
HHS includes the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which will see a budget cut even as the coronavirus spreads — although officials said funding aimed at combating the coronavirus would be protected.
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Even with all the proposed spending cuts, the budget would fail to eliminate the federal deficit over the next 10 years, missing a longtime GOP fiscal target. Instead, White House officials plan to say their budget proposal would close the deficit by 2035.
But it would only achieve this if the economy grows at an unprecedented, sustained 3 percent clip through 2025, levels the administration has failed to achieve for even one year so far. The U.S. economy grew 2.3 percent in 2019, the weakest level since Trump took office.
Remembering the devastation of the HIV/AIDS outbreak in the 1970’s, I wonder how many deaths it will take from the coronavirus before any significant meaningful steps are taken, other than burying one’s head in the sand and blaming the victims?
Cheapskate0 over 4 years ago
Anybody get the license plate of the truck that ran over Carmen’s face?
braindead Premium Member over 4 years ago
The only thing that can stop a corona virus is a Good Guy With A Gun.
Or maybe The Wall.
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In any case, it’s definitely time to cut funding for any and all public health resources.
Them tax cuts for the wealthy don’t pay for themselves, you know.
Yeah, sure, the Trump Party said they would, but that was then…
whahoppened over 4 years ago
Wash your hands a lot, and don’t touch your mouth, nose or eyes.
Darsan54 Premium Member over 4 years ago
Neither will waiting for the weather to get warmer, as per the advice of our beloved leader.
RobinHood over 4 years ago
I wouldn’t call today’s comments so far lame. Because that would be an insult to lame comments. The president responsible for the corona virus? I know you think your being funny or clever with these “jokes”, but no.
Silly Season over 4 years ago
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/02/09/trump-budget-plan-would-fail-eliminate-deficit-over-10-years-briefing-document-shows/
The budget would cut Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program and also wring savings from Medicare despite Trump’s repeated promises to safeguard Medicare and Social Security.
It takes aim at domestic spending with cuts that are sure to be rejected by Congress, including slashing the Environmental Protection Agency budget by 26.5 percent over the next year, and cutting the budget of the Health and Human Services department by 9 percent.
HHS includes the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which will see a budget cut even as the coronavirus spreads — although officials said funding aimed at combating the coronavirus would be protected.
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Even with all the proposed spending cuts, the budget would fail to eliminate the federal deficit over the next 10 years, missing a longtime GOP fiscal target. Instead, White House officials plan to say their budget proposal would close the deficit by 2035.
But it would only achieve this if the economy grows at an unprecedented, sustained 3 percent clip through 2025, levels the administration has failed to achieve for even one year so far. The U.S. economy grew 2.3 percent in 2019, the weakest level since Trump took office.
russef over 4 years ago
Virus?? I thought he was dressed for a Trump rally.
Bookworm over 4 years ago
Remembering the devastation of the HIV/AIDS outbreak in the 1970’s, I wonder how many deaths it will take from the coronavirus before any significant meaningful steps are taken, other than burying one’s head in the sand and blaming the victims?
William Robbins Premium Member over 4 years ago
No, but it may be the required dress for Trump’s targets.
ndblackirish97 over 4 years ago
According to Trump the Spring/Summer heat coming in April will kill the Coronavirus. I mean that’s what he told the crowd at his latest rally. LOL!
braindead Premium Member over 4 years ago
From NeoconMan on another cartoon:
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Jesus said, “Forgive and love your enemies.” At the prayer breakfast, Trump said “I disagree with that.”
A clear choice, Republicans; whom shall you follow?
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Trump Disciples made their choice, but do not admit it.
Boise Ed Premium Member over 4 years ago
That outfit makes one helluva sneeze shield, though.