This is not the complete list, that and the reasons for the cuts are at the link below.
While it remains to be seen which, what and how much will be cut, the fact that Obama - a so-called Democrat- would even purpose ANY cuts to these programs is sickening, and clearly shows just how right-wing and corporate controlled he really is.
You will also notice, that not a penny, not a single fucking red cent, was purposed to be cut from our obscenely large military budget, apparently, maintaining world empire
(and the obscene profits that go to the few for doing so) is more important then taking care of the needs of your citizens.
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1) Beach Grants, Environmental Protection Agency
2012 Enacted: $10 million; 2013 Request: eliminated; Saved: $10 million
States, tribes and territories have used the grants for more than 10 years to monitor water quality of coastal and Great Lakes beaches.
2) Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education Payment Program, Health and Human Services
2012 Enacted: $265 million; 2013 Request: $88 million; Saved: $177 million
The program trains pediatricians who specifically work in the nation's freestanding children's hospitals.
3) Clean Automotive Technologies, EPA
2012 Enacted: $16 million; 2013 Request: eliminated; Saved: $16 million
The program has researched, developed and evaluated advanced vehicle engines that help increase fuel efficiency, reduce pollutant emissions and cut greenhouse gases.
4) Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds, EPA
2012 Enacted: $2.38 billion; 2013 Request: $2.03 billion; Saved: $359 million
Provides capitalization grants to states, which then provide a 20% match and make loans to municipalities for water infrastructure projects.
5) Diesel Emissions Reduction Grant Program, EPA
2012 Enacted: $30 million; 2013 Request: $15 million; Saved: $15 million
Helps states reduce emissions from diesel engines by replacing or retrofitting older diesel engines that pollute more than newer ones.
6) Housing for Persons With Disabilities, Department of Housing and Urban Development
2012 Enacted: $165 million; 2013 Request: $150 million; Saved: $15 million
Section 811 housing program provides affordable, supportive housing for very low-income individuals with disabilities.
7) International Forestry, Department of Agriculture
2012 Enacted: $8 million; 2013 Request: $4 million; Saved: $4 million
The program promotes sustainable forest management for other countries, and delivers technical assistance, policy development and disaster preparedness.
8) Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, Department of Health and Human Services
2012 Enacted: $3.47 billion; 2013 Request: $3.02 billion; Saved: $452 million
The program provides funding for winter fuels costs for those who are most in need.
9) Children's Mental Health Grant, Department of Health and Human Services
2012 Enacted: $117 million; 2013 Request: $89 million; Saved: $28 million
It is a small competitive grant the supports community based systems of care for children.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RT7Uiiw_H2M
http://www.thestreet.com/story/11798889/1/here-are-the-budget-cuts-president-oba...
While it remains to be seen which, what and how much will be cut, the fact that Obama - a so-called Democrat- would even purpose ANY cuts to these programs is sickening, and clearly shows just how right-wing and corporate controlled he really is.
You will also notice, that not a penny, not a single fucking red cent, was purposed to be cut from our obscenely large military budget, apparently, maintaining world empire
(and the obscene profits that go to the few for doing so) is more important then taking care of the needs of your citizens.
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1) Beach Grants, Environmental Protection Agency
2012 Enacted: $10 million; 2013 Request: eliminated; Saved: $10 million
States, tribes and territories have used the grants for more than 10 years to monitor water quality of coastal and Great Lakes beaches.
2) Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education Payment Program, Health and Human Services
2012 Enacted: $265 million; 2013 Request: $88 million; Saved: $177 million
The program trains pediatricians who specifically work in the nation's freestanding children's hospitals.
3) Clean Automotive Technologies, EPA
2012 Enacted: $16 million; 2013 Request: eliminated; Saved: $16 million
The program has researched, developed and evaluated advanced vehicle engines that help increase fuel efficiency, reduce pollutant emissions and cut greenhouse gases.
4) Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds, EPA
2012 Enacted: $2.38 billion; 2013 Request: $2.03 billion; Saved: $359 million
Provides capitalization grants to states, which then provide a 20% match and make loans to municipalities for water infrastructure projects.
5) Diesel Emissions Reduction Grant Program, EPA
2012 Enacted: $30 million; 2013 Request: $15 million; Saved: $15 million
Helps states reduce emissions from diesel engines by replacing or retrofitting older diesel engines that pollute more than newer ones.
6) Housing for Persons With Disabilities, Department of Housing and Urban Development
2012 Enacted: $165 million; 2013 Request: $150 million; Saved: $15 million
Section 811 housing program provides affordable, supportive housing for very low-income individuals with disabilities.
7) International Forestry, Department of Agriculture
2012 Enacted: $8 million; 2013 Request: $4 million; Saved: $4 million
The program promotes sustainable forest management for other countries, and delivers technical assistance, policy development and disaster preparedness.
8) Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, Department of Health and Human Services
2012 Enacted: $3.47 billion; 2013 Request: $3.02 billion; Saved: $452 million
The program provides funding for winter fuels costs for those who are most in need.
9) Children's Mental Health Grant, Department of Health and Human Services
2012 Enacted: $117 million; 2013 Request: $89 million; Saved: $28 million
It is a small competitive grant the supports community based systems of care for children.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RT7Uiiw_H2M
http://www.thestreet.com/story/11798889/1/here-are-the-budget-cuts-president-oba...
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