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GOP Promises Sweeping Cuts—But Who Pays the Price? In recent months, GOP leaders across Congress have championed sweeping fiscal conservatism, promising deep spending cuts as a cornerstone of their economic agenda. From eliminating discretionary programs to slashing social services, these proposals aim to reduce the federal deficit and deficit reduction is framed as essential for long-term economic health. But beneath the rhetoric lies a pressing economic question: Who bears the cost of these sweeping budget cuts? ### The GOP’s Fiscal Agenda: Cuts Across the Board The Republican Party’s budget plans emphasize reducing federal spending by hundreds of billions of dollars over the coming decade. Key pledges include trimming funding for entitlement programs, diverting resources from non-defense federal agencies, and limiting waste through regulatory reforms. Proponents argue such cuts will stabilize the national debt, lower inflation, and restore business confidence.