#budget-crisis

#budget-crisis

The bill, which makes the 2017 Trump tax cuts permanent and provides a big funding boost for border security and national defense, was bitterly opposed by Thomas Massie (R-KY) in the House and Rand Paul (R-KY) in the Senate because of its dismal fiscal implications: an estimated $3.3 trillion increase in the national debt over the next decade.

The zoo is suffering from budget restraints, but the only way of raising revenue would be to raise prices. The L.A. Zoo is operated on a different level.

"I understand that uncertainty is uncomfortable and there's concern on the part of labor and on the part of our staff members. What we try to do as a district is reiterate that we prioritize our people and are exploring all options to minimize disruption."

Even with a significant cash infusion of $30.06 million, UCLA’s athletic department is facing a $51.85 million deficit as budget crises deepen.