"The White House has proposed deep cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency’s budget that would reduce the agency’s staff by one-fifth in the first year and eliminate dozens of programs, according to details of a plan reviewed by The Washington Post.
While administration officials had already indicated that they intended to increase defense spending at the expense of other discretionary funding, the plan spells out exactly how this new approach will affect long- standing federal programs that have a direct impact on Americans’ everyday lives.
“The administration’s 2018 budget blueprint will prioritize rebuilding the military and making critical investments in the nation’s security,” the document says. “It will also identify the savings and efficiencies needed to keep the nation on a responsible fiscal path.”"
Juliet Eilperin and Brady Dennis report for the Washington Post March 1, 2017.
SEE ALSO:
"Here Are 42 Of President Donald Trump's Planned EPA Budget Cuts" (Portland Oregonian)
Partial Spreadsheet of EPA Cuts (Portland Oregonian)
"Oregon Clean Air, Beach Monitoring Programs Targeted In Trump's Sweeping EPA Cuts" (Portland Oregonian)
"Trump's EPA Budget Proposal Targets Climate, Lead Cleanup Programs" (Reuters)
"Trump’s Budget Is Aspirational. Reality in Congress Will Change It." (New York Times)
"Trump Eyeing 24% Cut To EPA Budget — Source" (E&E News PM)
"Green Success Stories Critical To Budget Battle — Pruitt" (Greenwire)
"As Budget Cuts Loom, Former EPA Officials Make Plea to Trump to Continue Agency's Work" (InsideClimate News)
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