What are the current concerns about government cuts and their impacts?
Senator Ron Wyden highlights several concerning government cuts already underway. The House of Representatives is working on Medicaid cuts with a significant budget target, while IRS staffing reductions threaten both tax enforcement and data security. Wyden expresses particular concern about the Enterprise data warehouse containing personal information. These cuts directly impact millions of Americans, as evidenced by Wyden's town hall meetings where thousands of seniors anxiously questioned him about Social Security's future. The IRS cuts are especially troubling since it functions as the government's profit center, where each employee generates revenue through effective tax collection.
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