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Originally Posted by katzpaw
Republicans have never cut overall spending.
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False.
The Republican US House cut overall spending (inflation adjusted) in 2012, 2013, and 2014. The Obama admin and Senate get no credit either, as both were dragged kicking and screaming for more 'revenue' and less spending cuts:
Historical Federal Receipt and Outlay Summary
2011 $3.4920 trillion
2012 3.3647
2013 3.2411
2014 3.2389