House GOP Budget Plan Cuts Medicare and Social Security
“The spending proposal will likely face hurdles within the Republican party: While it may alleviate concerns held by deficit hawks and fiscal conservatives, it may also receive pushback from moderate Republicans for cutting into entitlement programs. The cuts into entitlement programs, however, drew approval from Budget Director Mick Mulvaney, who has previously served on the House Budget Committee. ‘It is a bold effort that follows the leadership of President Trump in Making America Great Again,’ he said. ‘Critically, this budget lays a pathway for Congress to pass, and President Trump to sign pro-growth tax reform into law.’”