Republicans Can't Give an Inch in Budget Debate

Let’s be clear about the implications of the upcoming budget showdown between Democrats and Republicans over the Republican proposal to cut $61 billion in federal spending for what remains of this fiscal year. It is vitally important that Republicans do not give an inch. Am I being an unreasonable? No. The $61 billion already reflects compromise. It is miniscule. This is the equivalent of a family with a $50,000 budget finding $850 to eliminate. A few less trips to the movies or dinner. Not even the annual cost of an iPhone. It’s not hard to do if you want to....