Lynn C. Woolsey: “last night the President said that his budget ``protects against any cuts in education.'' But, the President's…”

“last night the President said that his budget ``protects against any cuts in education.'' But, the President's determination to preserve education funding is on a collision course with the Republican Contract on America. This contract promises to balance the budget, cut taxes, and increase military spending, all at the same time. Clearly this contract is a puzzle which is missing most of its pieces. Today on the House floor we will be debating one piece of this devious puzzle--the balanced budget amendment. Mr. Speaker, if Republicans stick to their contract, they will have to cut more than $1.3 trillion in nonmilitary programs in the next 7 years. I ask the Republicans--why won't you educate the American people about the cuts you plan to make in our children's education? Mr. Speaker, our children and their parents have a right to know the fine print of the contract. The Republicans say they want openness in government, that they want to shine some light on this institution. But in this week's debate on the balanced budget amendment, they are keeping America in the dark about the future of children.”