Reply #119: Nonprofits Brace for Obama's 2012 Budget

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Nonprofits Brace for Obama's 2012 Budget

Many nonprofit advocates expect bad news when President Obama unveils his fiscal 2012 budget on Monday. The president has said he plans to propose a five-year spending freeze on some domestic spending and has already outlined some cuts that would affect programs for low-income people.

But if last year's White House budget plan is any guide, the new proposals will also provide some gains for certain types of nonprofits. For example, last year he sought extra money for Head Start and national-service programs.

The political pressure to slash spending is far greater this year, however, with Republicans now controlling the House and facing strong demands for deep cuts from lawmakers backed by the small-government Tea Party.

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Will the president renew his proposal to limit charitable deductions for the wealthy? <...>

Will he propose new money for AmeriCorps and other national-service programs? <...>

What will he propose to replace Community Service Block Grants? <...>

Will he propose a big increase in the Promise Neighborhoods program? <...>

The budget comes out on Monday.

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