Chris Van Hollen actually said...

First, I would observe that while spending on safety net programs is high now it is largely the function of the economic downturn.

I am more than a little frustrated that we seem to have an inability to accept some of the successes.

If you look at their budget, they cut $800 billion out of Medicaid over 10 years.

I think it is Orwellian to present a budget that tears a huge hole in the safety net as one that is, in fact, designed to strengthen support...