It `` does n't take a dime from Defense , or takes very little from Defense . Republicans consider what to keep , kill or cut back on as they try to trim a $ 1 trillion debt . GOP wants to radically overhaul Medicare and Medicaid while maintaining top tax rates . President Obama wants to end Bush - era tax cuts , strengthen healthcare and Medicaid . Tea Party Express spokesman wants to cut waste , overlap and excess in government programs .
Republicans consider what to keep , kill or cut back on as they try to trim a $ 1 trillion debt . GOP wants to radically overhaul Medicare and Medicaid while maintaining top tax rates . President Obama wants to end Bush - era tax cuts , strengthen healthcare and Medicaid . Tea Party Express spokesman wants to cut waste , overlap and excess in government programs .