Thanks.
On first read I don’t know the real end point, but at least some courageous soul has taken a first step to sift the govt. pubs and put out a framework that helps understanding.
Drilling down into the detail will give more clarity to the % reductions.
The Republicans need to have a zero-deficit budget in their pocket.
Then they can negotiate on how to get from here to there.
One reason this is necessary is because claims that they will refuse to raise the debt ceiling unless a deal is struck on the budget will not be taken seriously by the administration unless the Republicans show they are ready to make the move if necessary.
This is standard negotiating tactics. You can’t beat something with nothing.
The Republicans need to have a zero-deficit budget in their pocket.
Then they can negotiate on how to get from here to there.
One reason this is necessary is because claims that they will refuse to raise the debt ceiling unless a deal is struck on the budget will not be taken seriously by the administration unless the Republicans show they are ready to make the move if necessary.
This is standard negotiating tactics. You can’t beat something with nothing.