It is a belt-tightening budget. We cut where we could cut.

He would put on his belt so tight that it would almost cut off his circulation. He couldn't even play with simple toys like marbles or tops.

We have cut to the bone and there's no place left to tighten the belt around.

This budget reconciliation is a farce. What they want to do is cut our programs so they can put together the money for the tax cut they want to do next.

That's the only way I see it passing. Because of budget restraints and programs being cut, I do not see it gaining momentum as a national playing rule and a required rule.

Cabrini spends approximately $10 million annually on institutional financial aid, which represents over one-fifth of the annual operating budget. Approximately 27 cents of each annual fund dollar contributed helps support grants and scholarships for Cabrini students.