It may, but purely due to politics. These “cuts” are decreases in coded-in increased budgets (see baseline budgeting). In other words, sequestration mandates NO actual cuts. However, actual cuts will be made where they do the most damage for purely political reasons.
Absolutely. It’s unbelievable that “the press” is taking Obama’s side in this. It’s all Obama, and nothing but. This has to shine through, I believe. It’s a total Wizard of Oz situation. At some point he’s going to be standing there at the controls with nowhere to turn ... Let’s hope.