Charts are deceptive though, many government departments are exempt, so others are cut more. Department of Defense is taking most of the pain, and they have already been dealing with budget cuts/downsizing. Of course Obama doesn’t mind gutting our military. The defense taking much of the burden was part of his plan to get Republicans to cave. I hope Republicans hold firm, but I do sympathize with those in DOD and government contractors supporting military. Once again they are asked to sacrifice.