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Editorial
December 5, 1957
The Hardin Tribune Herald
Hardin, Big Horn County, Montana
What is this article about?
Editorial critiques lack of federal spending cuts despite public demands, citing Sylvia Porter's analysis of congressional votes where economy measures passed only one-third of the time. Predicts rising non-defense spending and potential military increases, urging louder public outcry.
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The Voice Wasn't Loud Enough
Sylvia Porter, the syndicated writer on economic affairs, recalls that during this year's congressional session "...you, the American public, demanded cuts in federal spending in the loudest voice you've used in modern times."
Just what results did this public clamor obtain?
Miss Porter provides an answer to that question, based on information from the factual and authoritative Congressional Quarterly. There were 66 rollcall votes directly affecting federal spending. Moves for economy were backed in only one-third of these votes--22 out of 66.
As for the future, Miss Porter takes a pessimistic view. She thinks the chances are that government spending in general--aside from defense allocations--is likely to rise.
Recent events, obviously made a bad matter worse. There is a definite probability that two or three additional billions will be needed for a stepped-up missile program. Other military spending may also be increased.
Congressional leaders have said that the money can be obtained by paring non-defense spending. But will it--or will it be piled on top of an already swollen budget?
The public voice demanding economy was louder earlier this year. But it is going to have to become far louder still if it is to get the answer it wants.
Sylvia Porter, the syndicated writer on economic affairs, recalls that during this year's congressional session "...you, the American public, demanded cuts in federal spending in the loudest voice you've used in modern times."
Just what results did this public clamor obtain?
Miss Porter provides an answer to that question, based on information from the factual and authoritative Congressional Quarterly. There were 66 rollcall votes directly affecting federal spending. Moves for economy were backed in only one-third of these votes--22 out of 66.
As for the future, Miss Porter takes a pessimistic view. She thinks the chances are that government spending in general--aside from defense allocations--is likely to rise.
Recent events, obviously made a bad matter worse. There is a definite probability that two or three additional billions will be needed for a stepped-up missile program. Other military spending may also be increased.
Congressional leaders have said that the money can be obtained by paring non-defense spending. But will it--or will it be piled on top of an already swollen budget?
The public voice demanding economy was louder earlier this year. But it is going to have to become far louder still if it is to get the answer it wants.
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic Policy
Military Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Federal Spending
Budget Cuts
Public Demand
Congressional Votes
Missile Program
Military Spending
Economy Measures
What entities or persons were involved?
Sylvia Porter
Congressional Quarterly
Congressional Leaders
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Failure To Cut Federal Spending Despite Public Demand
Stance / Tone
Pessimistic Critique Urging Stronger Public Action
Key Figures
Sylvia Porter
Congressional Quarterly
Congressional Leaders
Key Arguments
Public Demanded Federal Spending Cuts Loudly This Year
Only 22 Out Of 66 Congressional Votes Backed Economy Measures
Non Defense Government Spending Likely To Rise
Additional Billions Needed For Stepped Up Missile Program
Other Military Spending May Increase
Congressional Leaders Claim Non Defense Cuts Possible, But Doubtful
Public Voice Must Become Louder For Results