[UC] Fw: [phillyblocks] BUSH PROPOSES CUTS TO SCORES OF PROGRAMS
-Forwarded Message- From: Ed Schwartz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Sent: Feb 6, 2005 11:39 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [phillyblocks] BUSH PROPOSES CUTS TO SCORES OF PROGRAMS Bush Proposes Cuts to Scores of Programs Sun Feb 6, 3:09 PM ET Top Stories - APBy MARTIN CRUTSINGER, AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON - President Bush ( news - web sites)'s $2.5 trillion budget is shaping up as his most austere, trying to restrain spending across a wide swath of government from popular farm subsidies to poor people's health programs. Vice President Dick Cheney ( news - web sites) on Sunday defended the plan against Democratic criticism that Bush had to seek steep cuts in scores of federal programs because he is unwilling to roll back first-term tax cuts that opponents contend primarily benefited the wealthy. The budget's submission to Congress on Monday will set off months of intense debate. Lawmakers from both parties can be expected to vigorously fight to protect their favorite programs. "This is the tightest budget that has been submitted since we got here," Cheney told "Fox News Sunday." "It is a fair, reasonable, responsible, serious piece of effort. It's not something we have done with a meat ax, nor are we suddenly turning our backs on the most needy people in our society." The president, who campaigned for re-election on a pledge to cut the deficit in half by 2009, is targeting 150 government programs for either outright elimination or sharp cutbacks. Bush will propose spending $2.5 trillion in the budget year that begins Oct. 1. For the current year, he is estimating the budget deficit will reach a record $427 billion. That compares with last year's $412 billion deficit and is the third straight year the Bush administration will have set, in dollar terms, a deficit high. The five-year projections in the budget will show the deficit declining to about $230 billion in 2009, when a new president takes office. Those projections do not take into account some big-ticket items: the military costs incurred in Iraq ( news - web sites) and Afghanistan ( news - web sites), the price of making Bush's first term tax cuts permanent, or the transition costs for his No. 1 domestic priority, overhauling Social Security ( news - web sites). Sen. Kent Conrad ( news, bio, voting record), the top Democrat on the Senate Budget Committee, said Bush's budget "talks about the next five years of reducing deficits, but what that hides is what happens after that five-year window. The cost of everything he advocates explodes." Sen. John McCain ( news, bio, voting record), R-Ariz., praised the administration's willingness to tackle the deficit. "I'm glad the president is coming over with a very austere budget. I hope we in Congress will have the courage to support it," he told ABC's "This Week." Joshua Bolten, Bush's budget director, told The Associated Press that when the budget is released, the administration will provide some estimates of the cost in increased government borrowing for the president's proposal to allow younger workers to set up private savings accounts. But he said the administration cannot provide total cost figures for the Social Security overhaul because all the elements of the plan have yet to be decided upon. Cheney would not confirm estimates the overhaul could cost $4.5 billion in additional government borrowing over 20 years. Bush's budget will restrain the growth in discretionary programs to less than 2.3 percent. But because defense and homeland security are set for increases above that amount, the rest of government programs will see outright cuts or tiny gains far below the rate of inflation. One of the biggest battles is certain to occur in the area of payments and other assistance to farmers, which the administration wants to trim by $587 million in 2006 and by $5.7 billion over the next decade. Those payments go to farmers growing a wide range of crops from cotton, rice and corn to soybeans and wheat. The United States and other rich countries have come under criticism for these agriculture subsidies from poor countries. In the current round of global trade talks, these nations are pressing for the subsidies' elimination. Other programs set for cuts, the AP has learned, include the Army Corps of Engineers, whose dam and other waterway projects are extremely popular in Congress; the Energy Department; and a number of health programs under the Health and Human Services ( news - web sites) Department. The administration also will seek to restrain growth in mandatory spending, primarily by trimming costs in Medicaid, the joint program with states that pays the cost of poor people's health care. Spending on the military, the biggest part of discretionary spending, is on target to rise by 4.8 percent in 2006 to $419.3 billion, according to documents obtained by the AP. This figure does not
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Re: [UC] Fw: [phillyblocks] BUSH PROPOSES CUTS TO SCORES OF PROGRAMS
By MARTIN CRUTSINGER, AP Economics Writer . . . There is really no way out of the bind we are in now without some kind of increase in taxes, said Robert Reischauer, the president of the Urban Institute and a former head of the Congressional Budget Office ( news - web sites). Why is the ONLY solution -- Increased taxes? T.T.F.N. William H. Magill [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] De Sales Night Tickets on sale now!
Dear neighbors, Tickets are now on sale for DeSalesNight. Get them while they're hot! For those uninitiated, De Sales Night is the annual dinner dance sponsored by St. Francis de Sales Parish. It is a neighborhood tradition dating back to 1908! Always a sell out event so get your ticketsnow. It's the best bargain in town for a great night out! Here's the scoop De Sales Night Underde Sea Saturday, February 26, 2005 8:00 PM - Midnight St. Francis de Sales School Hall 47th St. above Springfield Avenue $35 per person Ticket price includes a full dinner buffet catered by Abbraccio Restaurant, open bar, elegant setting and dancing to our favorite band "Second Vision". A special treat? Check out Second Vision performing at last year'sDe Sales Nightat www.2ndVision.com You can listen to their sound andif you click on "Watch us perform" you may see some familiar faces. Enjoy! Tickets are available via e-mail at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tickets may also be purchased at the St. Francis de Sales Rectory, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday beginning January 24. Hope to see you there! Maureen Tate De Sales Night Committee
RE: [UC] Fw: [phillyblocks] BUSH PROPOSES CUTS TO SCORES OF PROGRAMS
Another example of the Liberal Media Conspiracy. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of William H. Magill Sent: Monday, February 07, 2005 2:19 PM To: University City List Subject: Re: [UC] Fw: [phillyblocks] BUSH PROPOSES CUTS TO SCORES OF PROGRAMS By MARTIN CRUTSINGER, AP Economics Writer . . . There is really no way out of the bind we are in now without some kind of increase in taxes, said Robert Reischauer, the president of the Urban Institute and a former head of the Congressional Budget Office ( news - web sites). Why is the ONLY solution -- Increased taxes? T.T.F.N. William H. Magill [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
RE: [UC] Fw: [phillyblocks] BUSH PROPOSES CUTS TO SCORES OF PROGRAMS
It is obviously not the only solution, but it seems reasonable under the circumstances. After all, the main reason we have an enormous budget deficit is because Bush and Congress decided to CUT taxes without a corresponding DECREASE in spending. Then again, if they had done the right thing and cut spending to match the corresponding tax cuts, their enormous tax cuts for the wealthy would have been political suicide. Jonathan A. Cass -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of William H. Magill Sent: Monday, February 07, 2005 2:19 PM To: University City List Subject: Re: [UC] Fw: [phillyblocks] BUSH PROPOSES CUTS TO SCORES OF PROGRAMS By MARTIN CRUTSINGER, AP Economics Writer . . . There is really no way out of the bind we are in now without some kind of increase in taxes, said Robert Reischauer, the president of the Urban Institute and a former head of the Congressional Budget Office ( news - web sites). Why is the ONLY solution -- Increased taxes? T.T.F.N. William H. Magill [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Snow and parking, what am I missing?
Ignorance is a terrible thing: you should not be promoting it! Shame! On Feb 7, 2005, at 3:35 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Karen, Ignore ignorance is my motto! Beth -andy You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Snow and parking, what am I missing?
Karen, Ignore ignorance is my motto! Beth
Re: [UC] Re: Parking rage (and non-walk shoveling slackers)
I was told, when I first got my sticker, many years ago, that the vehicle parked longer than the 2 hours, must be registered to the address "IT IS PARKED IN FRONT OF". It would be great if the Parking Authority ENFORCED the permit parking west of 40th Street. Each year we pay for our stickers, and although the street is "posted", people ignore the signs. The police say it is the Parking Authority's job to ticket the cars, and tell us to have them towed. The police will only come if the car is "suspicious" and has been there for more than a week. It is because of the commercial and medical "venues" in the area, that we had to get Permit Parking in the first place. Now that the meters have been removed from those areas, you would think it would be easierit is not. However, when I shovel out my parking space after a large snow storm, and I can not park in it, I think that is just unbelievably rude, and maybe even dangerous, to say the least.
Re: [UC] Re: Parking rage (and non-walk shoveling slackers)
NO IT'S NOT!!!
Re: [UC] Re: Parking rage
Also in '96 in Upper Darby, people were killed over parking spots. Now that's "rage"! Parking is someone else's dug out spot is inconsiderate and rude. My $0.02
RE: [UC] Re: Parking rage (and non-walk shoveling slackers)
Are you responding to someone about something specific or just ranting aimlessly to no one in particular? It is hard to tell WHEN YOU DON'T INCLUDE THE MESSAGE YOU ARE RESPONDING TO!!! Jonathan A. Cass -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Monday, February 07, 2005 4:06 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Cc: univcity@list.purple.comSubject: Re: [UC] Re: Parking rage (and non-walk shoveling slackers) NO IT'S NOT!!!
Re: [UC] Fw: [phillyblocks] BUSH PROPOSES CUTS TO SCORES OF PROGRAMS
In a message dated 2/7/2005 2:23:35 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Why is the ONLY solution -- Increased taxes? Because, some people are unwilling to make a sacrifice. Some people are unwilling to do with less. Some people don't believe they can do without their golden calf, entitlement, pork barrel project, etc. As an additional note, I have stopped posting to all of Ed Schwartz' lists, since he refused to post a piece on WiFi in Phila. Just amazing that a member of the mayor's WiFi Task Force posts and comments on so many social conditions yet keeps silent on the development course of Phila WiFi, unless it is to attack Verizon and the State Republican Party. Just what the City needs another utility to mismanage. Odd,Pay-to-Play Mayor Street is so adamant about getting the project through while he is office. Perhaps peopleought to look at who is on his WiFi committee. As one Wharton educated investment banker suggested, the plan will perhaps benefit a few food truck vendors. I was wondering how many poor people who can not afford DSL or can not access cable are able to afford WiFi/Centrino lap tops since the service will not penetrate buildings (ha)? Why is there no general discussion about streamlining City service via WiFi, e.g., water and gas meter reading traffic control emergency service communications Why raise taxes? So some people can continue to be the lap dogs of public largesse. Some people will suck the nipple dry, unless you slap them off; what a shame. Just like some lazy bastard parking in the space you just shoveled out. Sound familiar? My work, your benefit. Ciao, Craig PS:Today I am a little cranky with crying crooks. Is that turgid enough for you Rosso?
RE: [UC] Re: Parking rage (and non-walk shoveling slackers)
Touche!!-Original Message- From: Jonathan Cass <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Sent: Feb 7, 2005 5:00 PM To: univcity@list.purple.com Subject: RE: [UC] Re: Parking rage (and non-walk shoveling slackers) Are you responding to someone about something specific or just ranting aimlessly to no one in particular? It is hard to tell WHEN YOU DON'T INCLUDE THE MESSAGE YOU ARE RESPONDING TO!!! Jonathan A. Cass -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Monday, February 07, 2005 4:06 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Cc: univcity@list.purple.comSubject: Re: [UC] Re: Parking rage (and non-walk shoveling slackers) NO IT'S NOT!!! Need someone to watch your pet while you are away? Call UC Pet Tenders: Walking, feeding during lunch, vacations, or late evenings. 215 990 6254 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Experienced!!! References provided You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see .
Re: [UC] Fw: [phillyblocks] BUSH PROPOSES CUTS TO SCORES OF PROGRAMS
On 07 Feb, 2005, at 20:44, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Why is there no general discussion about streamlining City service via WiFi, e.g., water and gas meter reading traffic control emergency service communications Water, and gas meter reading IS now done wirelessly. Conversion from manually read meters to remote reading meters became mandatory about 5 years ago (maybe longer ago, I've had mine for so long, I don't remember). I think the upgrade process has been completed throughout the city, but knowing the City, maybe not. PECO did the same. This system is more functional and secure than any Wi-Fi implementation could possibly ever be for a variety of reasons. Traffic control is a similar issue. Besides the idea that you can change all the red lights to green as you drive down the street, there are not a lot of benefits, if any. As has already been proven in a number of cities and towns which have installed Emergency Vehicle responsive traffic lights -- which do exactly that -- the system quickly gets hacked. Since I've been playing with the Internet since when it was known as the ARPAnet, the idea that Emergency Services might use any portion of the public internet scares the living daylights out of me. (And this ignores the issues which the City's current Police/Fire radio system has.) There are certain services related to health and safety which MUST work all the time and without issue. While it is possible that if/when IPv6 is finally deployed that the Quality of Service (QOS) designators might contain such a capability. However, to work as it must, IPv6 must be the norm, not IPv4 tunneling IPv6 as is now the case. But even then, there are still significant issues with using the Internet for such communications. There is one thing true about the Internet (and any Wi-Fi setup would be even worse)... it is NOT reliable. It may have three nines (99.9 percent) up time, but that means that it is GUARANTEED to be down .1 percent of the time, or 8 hours per year! While people have become accustomed to their Cell Phones not working, land lines (good ol' Ma Bell) do work on the order of seven nines, or 5 minutes a year of down-time. PLUS, they work when there is a power outage! (Our last power outage this past fall lasted almost nine hours, even though it was localized to about 40 houses on two blocks. Another outage earlier in the year lasted only about four hours, but it took out everything, including street lights and traffic lights, for about 8 blocks.) Far better to spend the effort to get LI and assorted other City paperwork operations on-line. The bang for the buck is much, much higher. T.T.F.N. William H. Magill [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
