YouCut was a program started by Republican Congressman and House Majority Leader Eric Cantor in May 2010 to present ideas for potential cost-cutting bills to be presented to the House of Representatives of the United States, and to solicit feedback on those ideas from the public. The program consisted of a website offering ideas for visitors to vote on, and presents video of congress members discussing the winning ideas on the House floor.
Criticism
YouCut received criticism for being gimmicky, since the proposed cuts are insignificant relative to the size of the United States Budget Deficit.
Cantor defended the program, stating that the goal is "to change the culture in Washington".
References
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