Of the $100 billion in spending cuts in H.R. 1, the Continuing Resolution (CR), some are big, others are small, but all are vital reductions that help our nation regain its financial footing. In some cases, the bill simply seeks to eliminate entire programs or blocks of funding. In others, the bill takes a more complex approach and prohibits agencies from spending taxpayer dollars to carry out certain policies. We find a great example of the simple cut in section 1529, which eliminates funding for the President’s “Unanticipated Needs” fund. …
