George W. Bush

What happens when the rich get tax cuts

Written by Bob Cesca

Funding for the following items are slashed in Bush's budget, just so he can preserve his irresponsible tax cuts:

Grants to local law enforcement
SLASHED from $600 million to $60 million

Environmental protection
SLASHED by $450 million

Native American schools
SLASHED (or "Left Behind") by $100 million

Grants to local firefighters
SLASHED by $215 million

Funding for home-heating for the elderly
SLASHED by $200 million

The good news is that defense spending is getting a 4.8% hike. More ass-backwards Bush budget news here -- and the full budget hasn't even been released yet.