Trump Takes a Gamble in Cutting Programs His Base Relies On - The New York Times
Michael D. Shear
Trump was elected on a promise to wage war against what he has frequently mocked as a bloated and ineffective federal work force, and he is betting that his first budget will help consolidate support by calling for a significant shift of resources away from established programs that aid the poor, the environment, foreigners and the arts.
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