OPINION: Trump's budget proposal will make the wealthiest of the country happy, deplorables and others sad by redefining compassion
Trump's budget director has presented a proposal that lacks the compassion to take care of the needs of the poor and suffering among us. Without policies and funds in place to ensure the needs of those who are struggling are met, they can not succeed. By Mona Austin The budget proposal is out and the priorities in Trump's Fiscal year 2018 Budget do not address many of the day-to-day concerns the poorest Americans raised during campaign season. Several democrats are calling the proposal dead on arrival. By several measurements Trump supporters invested their votes in a vision made of sand. The bulk of funds are going toward fulfilling campaign promises said Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney at the White House on Tuesday. Monies will come from programs and federal departments that are being phased out within the next year, saving $26.7 billion. Get ready to say good-bye to the Department of Commerce, E...