But in the mid-1990's, members of both parties were seeking cuts in the intelligence budget.
It also has implications for unions at other airlines, which could seek similar cuts if United is successful.
US Airways had sought cuts of 23 percent for six months.
Some senior military leaders have sharply rejected the call to seek deep cuts in a Start-2 accord.
The very process of seeking negotiated cuts in short-range forces could quiet such concerns.
Arms control advocates have urged the two sides to seek deeper cuts as part of a Start 2 agreement.
He is also seeking cuts to close a $1.3 billion gap in the remainder of this year's budget.
Thus, the county has little flexibility in seeking cuts from the $463 million in general funds that it does control.
And yes, the Governor is seeking cuts in funding for hospitals.
The differences will increase in the coming weeks as lawmakers seek major cuts in the Federal budget.