And what specifically can they cut that will not hurt us more?  They've BEEN cutting it for years now.  Specifics please.  It's not just you, of course, you are quoting the problem people in the Senate.  No actual plan, just vague promises, and kicking the can down the road.  In the meantime our savings are drained and then we have massive layoffs, and property values plummeting.  We've been down this road before.  Was not fun.  Remember last year the pols wouldn't do anything because of the election?  The election is over.  Time to DO THEIR JOB and work with the House who actually has a budget that works.  Because the Senate has proven they have no way to balance the budget, no specific cuts left to make.