"There was never an intention to cut programs or lay people off."

Republicans have consistently cut programs that help poor kids stay in school.

"Because of budget cuts, some schools have no choice but to cut programs," he said.

Some members of Congress want to cut more weapons programs to pay for social needs.

"The Legislature cut new programs, and we are trying to figure out how to keep this thing alive."

Of the 391 that responded, 86 percent said they would be forced to cut programs.

"Each year we have to cut programs or raise taxes just to pay interest on the debt."

Otherwise, she said, "we would have had to cut programs this year."

But we didn't agree with his plans to cut Federal programs either.

It's easy for them to cut social programs without a second thought.