But there's only so many cushions in that couch and we will need significantly more funding for non defense to simply tread water. This year, for example, the Pell program is facing a $17 billion shortfall. If we don't address that, students are going to pay the price. Medical care for our veterans will cost many billions more. (14:46–14:54)
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Asserts that the Pell Grant program is facing a $17 billion funding shortfall this year.
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