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April 13th, 2011 5:15 pm
Quick Side-by-Side of Ryan & Obama Budget Plans

Now that President Barack Obama has formally responded to House Budget Chairman Paul Ryan’s Path to Prosperity, the New York Times offers a helpful (if very brief) side-by-side comparison of the two.

In a nutshell, the differences can be seen in the two sides’ cuts to domestic discretionary spending.  Ryan’s plan cuts $1.6 trillion over ten years.  Obama would cut $600 billion.

Don’t say next year’s elections won’t offer a choice of visions…

UPDATE:  For a more detailed side-by-side comparison, care of the House Budget Committee, click here.

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