As the so-called “Super Committee” finds itself at a loss to identify $1.2 trillion in cuts to federal spending over the next decade, the Washington Examiner’s Philip Klein asks whether it’s even possible for Congress to actually cut spending. In theory, he suggests it is possible – albeit highly unlikely. In reality? Fuhgettaboutit.
And even if the Super Committee could come up with it’s targeted $1.2 trillion in cuts over the next ten years, take a look at this chart and see if you think it would make any difference.
Hat tip: Amanda Carpenter.
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