The Republicans’ Budget Makes No Sense

Annie Lowrey: “Whatever the final numbers, the budget will skewer the poor and squeeze out crucial long-term investments in energy, scientific research, medical advances, and children. Fewer kids will get meals, supportive educational services, and summer-enrichment programs; fewer loans will go to builders in distressed communities; fewer states will be able to make investments in new roads and clean air; fewer universities will research cancer cures. Over decades, the country will be poorer. That’s the trade-off.”

“The austerity of this project has led to panic among some Republicans, whose constituents live in the real world and will notice if they can no longer see a doctor or visit a national park. It has sparked creativity among others, who are trying to preserve the illusion of revenue while cutting taxes.”