Blacks Decry Bush’s Deep Cuts in Health, Education and Housing
Thursday, February 17, 2005 at 01:42AM
TheSpook
Black Democrats Tuesday assailed President George W. Bush’s proposed budget, calling the $2.57 trillion spending plan “disappointing” and saying drastic cuts in  education, food programs and literacy initiatives will create serious hardships for blacks across the nation. Members of the Congressional Black Caucus spent Tuesday reading Bush’s proposed budget and analyzing its impact on blacks, while some black Republicans explained that Bush cut programs that were already being duplicated, and therefore draining the government of resources.  In one of the tightest presidential budgets on record, the budget Bush sent to Congress Tuesday substantially cuts or eliminates 150 federal programs, including health programs for poor people and veterans, education and business development, while proposing major increases for military operations overseas.
 “On first review of President Bush's budget proposal, I find it extremely disappointing,” Rep. Mel Watt (D-NC), chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, said in a statement. “The proposed budget neglects suggestions offered by the Congressional Black Caucus for ending disparities that exist between African Americans and white Americans in every aspect of life.” [more]
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