Mattea Kramer

Why should we maintain our grossly expensive military-industrial complex when tax dollars are so desperately needed at home?
Lawmakers have long underinvested in young people, and sequestration would make matters even worse.
The Pentagon’s budget has plenty of fat, but cuts need to be targeted.
Our lawmakers have an opportunity to negotiate a better budget deal for this country.
The Bush tax cuts siphon off money that could fund education and other crucial programs.