Advertisement Continue reading the main storyIt also presumes that a country with an aging population is going to spur economic growth by battling immigration. “Well, it’s called the New Foundation for American Greatness, but I wanted to call it the Taxpayer First Budget,” said budget director Mick Mulvaney at the rollout. Advertisement Continue reading the main story“Probably dead on arrival,” said Senator John McCain when the budget emerged. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyThe spending cuts were so ridiculous that nobody was taking them very seriously. The Trump budget — just one more carp, please — is apparently going to try to limit food stamp benefits to poor families with a lot of young children.

Source: New York Times May 25, 2017 07:18 UTC