Bush's budget full of land mines for Rep. Green

After reading some of the coverage so far on President Bush's budget, one might think he was trying to punish Congressman Green in particular. The budget delivered to Congress yesterday slashes social programs left and right while still spending more than the government is going to take in. Tax cuts galore but a tax increase on...dairy farmers?

Yes millionaires need more tax breaks on their investments but dairy farmers need to be punished. The budget not only calls for a new tax on milk directed at farmers, it also cuts dairy and crop support pricing programs.

It will be interesting to watch how Congressman Green handles this budget round since this round will go on closer to the election for governor. Last time the Bush Administration and the House Leadership called on Congressman Green to vote against the wishes of his constituents he did. I can't wait to hear his take on the budget.