And we also agree with Democrats that taxes must be part of the plan . Writers differ widely in politics ; one headed a union , the other was Reagan 's budget director . But they agree Congress must put aside differences , pass deficit reduction plan of $ 4 trillion . They say budget must contain domestic program and defense cuts , new revenue . Writers : " We need to cut spending by at least half - we have no choice but to do so if we want to avoid an economic collapse that will hurt us all.
Writers differ widely in politics ; one headed a union , the other was Reagan 's budget director . But they agree Congress must put aside differences , pass deficit reduction plan of $ 4 trillion . They say budget must contain domestic program and defense cuts , new revenue . Writers : " We need to cut spending by at least half - we have no choice but to do so if we want to avoid an economic collapse that will hurt us all.