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May 8, 2012

House Budget Committee OKs Massive Social Cuts to Preserve Military Funds 
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In news from Washington, the Republican-led House Budget Committee
approved a plan Monday to cut at least $260 billion in social spending
over the next decade in order to protect military spending. The cuts
would target food stamps, child tax credits and Medicaid healthcare for
the poor. The Republican bill also abolishes the Social Services Block
Grant that provided $1.7 billion last year for programs such as Meals on
Wheels. The full House is expected to approve the measure later this
week, but it is not expected to pass the Democratic-controlled Senate.

 

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