Congress reopened the budget(that had already passed and was law) and slowed the rate of growth.So in that sense they are real cuts.
I appreciate your optimism. God bless people like you who always find the bright side.
It's a bit frustrating, however, that the republicans are using the same word games as the democrats. A cut in the rate of growth is not a cut in spending, it's an increase.
In general, I'm underwhelmed, it's not even really a good effort. Realistically, I'd characterize this as lip service.
Fortunately for the incumbents, the massive earmarks should generate sufficient "quid pro quo" campaign donations to assure reelection..............
cynically yours,