--- title: Budget ~ Economists description: Budget ~ Economists --- [1-858-228-3771](tel:1-858-228-3771) [![SpeakInc](https://blog.speakinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/speakinc-logo.png?width=197&height=48&name=speakinc-logo.png "SpeakInc")](http://speakinc.com/) - [Speakers](http://speakinc.com/speaker) - [Individual Speakers](http://speakinc.com/speaker) - [Speaker News](http://speakinc.com/speaker-news/) - [About](http://speakinc.com/about) - [Our Team](http://speakinc.com/our-team) - [Careers](http://speakinc.com/about/careers) - [Blog](https://blog.speakinc.com/our-blog) - [FAQ](http://speakinc.com/faq) - [Contact Us](http://speakinc.com/contact-us) - [Request Consultation](http://speakinc.com/contact/request-consultation) - [Become a SpeakInc Speaker](http://speakinc.com/contact-us/become-a-speakinc-speaker/) # SpeakInc Blog # Budget ~ Economists by [Chris](https://blog.speakinc.com/author/chris) | February 15, 2011 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) President Barack Obama’s budget was released Monday. Will these pass the House and Senate? Environmental Protection Agency: The President is proposing to pare back $1.3 billion, Republicans would double the reduction to $2.7 billion. Community Development Block Grants: The President cuts $350 million, Republicans cut more than six times as much. Pell Grant Program: The President would save for low-income college, Republicans would step back and let the maximum grant fall by 15 percent. National Science Foundation: The President is proposing almost $7.8 billion, Republicans cuts would take the NSF back to about $6.5 billion. Foreign Aid and State Department Funding: …almost a $10 billion difference. What does all this mean? If you don’t still have a magic decoder ring from your last box of Cracker Jacks, consider booking an economist to decode these numbers at your next meeting.   Contact [Speak, Inc](http://www.speakinc.com/contactus.php). for help selecting the most appropriate [economist](http://www.speakinc.com/categories/economists.php) for your group. Topics: [Blog](https://blog.speakinc.com/topic/blog) ### Written by [Chris](https://blog.speakinc.com/author/chris) [![Need more information? Let our experts take the guesswork out of planning this key element of your next meeting and find the right keynote speaker for your event.  ](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/421388/interactive-209241923181.png)](https://blog.speakinc.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLL8go9TE3VvZk8PJ%2BXeMRl7mOxsyiSTtl8ury8HEHaknT0JunSESZF2P58QaDyhns1o4PeqwLy8HIgAcPAN4rh%2FGphMuk%2FltsB1%2FurpfS%2FHA2bdRPztfaoFYtdz1CcQeCxvOBhrJ0ZBP9nFVYhQYNghRjMwQXB79U0b2Ev%2BocPBSjBmu9KtB%2BZ4dX3yfU%2Fdm5LS2qbrrEeY&webInteractiveContentId=209241923181&portalId=421388) Name/Category Search ### **Don't Miss Out!** Get monthly email notifications of our latest articles that include: - Keynote Speaker Highlights - Conference & Event Planning Tips - Free Resources - Industry News [1-858-228-3771](tel:1-858-228-3771) **SpeakInc.** 10680 Treena Street, Suite 230 San Diego, CA 92131 - [Home](http://spki10347s.elevatoragency.com/) - [Privacy Policy](http://spki10347s.elevatoragency.com/privacy-policy/) - [Terms & Conditions](http://spki10347s.elevatoragency.com/terms-conditions/) - [Live Chat](http://spki10347s.elevatoragency.com/creating-complete-well-done-conference-website/#live-chat) - - - - ### Sign Up for Industry News Disclaimer: Speak Inc. Speakers Bureau is not responsible for errors, omissions or outdated information on this website. The material presented on this site is provided by the speakers who are accountable for any copyright information including licensing fees if required. Speak Inc. Speakers Bureau has permission to post the biographies, topics, photos and videos with the understanding from the speakers that the information presented is legally owned by them. © 2026 SpeakInc. All rights reserved.