That is just one example, and it is a shameful--not just a disgrace, it is a shame, a shame. This across-the-board cut is not a careful choice. This cut would result in ham-handed reductions in veterans' programs, public health programs, education programs, and homeland security programs. Yes, this is a shame.
Addressing concerns over proposed budget cuts affecting various programs.
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