Avoiding Groundhog Day on US Foreign Assistance
President Trump will soon send Congress his budget for FY 2020, including his proposed spending levels for US foreign assistance. In his first two budgets, President Trump proposed drastic cuts – over 30% – to US aid on global health, education, agriculture, democracy, and other global development programs. Congress has roundly rejected these budgets, keeping US foreign assistance at essentially the same levels. With support from the Hewlett Foundation, Publish What You Fun