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Senate Republicans and Democrats Fail to Agree on Budget Cuts as Deficit Looms

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Judge Andrew Napolitano, guest hosting for Glenn Beck on the Fox News Channel, interviewed Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) on the proposed budget cuts and deficit reduction measures. The conversation was marked by frustration and disillusionment with the lack of seriousness in addressing the ever-growing federal budget deficit. Senator Moran, a member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, expressed his concerns that drastic measures are needed to stop the borrowing and spending that has accumulated a national debt of $1.6 trillion.

Key Takeaways:

  • The proposed budget cuts in the House and Senate are minimal, with the House proposing a $61 billion cut and the Senate proposing an additional $6.5 billion cut, with the Congressional Budget Office estimating the actual reduction to be $4.7 billion.
  • Senator Moran expressed his support for the $61 billion reduction proposal, stating that it is not enough to address the deficit, but it is a step in the right direction.
  • The Senator emphasized that the deficit and national debt are not just a partisan issue, but a pressing concern for the future of the country and the standard of living of American citizens.
  • Senator Moran stated that if the deficit is not controlled, it will lead to rising interest rates, increasing inflation, and uncertainty in the business community about investing in America.
  • The Senator also emphasized the need for a structural change in government spending and structure to prevent this problem from occurring in the future.
  • Senator Moran stated that he will vote against raising the debt limit unless there is significant change in government spending and structure.

Statistics:

  • The federal government budget deficit for 2011 is projected to be about $1.6 trillion.
  • The proposed $61 billion cut in the House is 3.8% of the projected deficit for 2011.
  • The Senate proposed $6.5 billion cut is 0.4% of the projected deficit for 2011.
  • The Congressional Budget Office estimates the actual reduction from the Senate proposal to be $4.7 billion, which is 0.3% of the projected deficit for 2011.
  • The national debt is estimated to be over $15 trillion.

Sources:

  • "The Glenn Beck Program" on the Fox News Channel, March 8, 2011.
  • Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Judge Andrew Napolitano, interview on the "The Glenn Beck Program", March 8, 2011.
  • Federal News Service, Inc., Ste. 500, 1000 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20005 USA.

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