The Contract with America is warmed-over Reaganomics: cut taxes for the rich, increase military spending and balance the budget. Corporate interests are having a field day. Their lobbyists are writing the legislation which Congress enthusiastically passes. Social and environmental programs are being gutted. While assistance to the poor is slashed, corporate welfare continues unabated.

Larry Bensky
Larry Bensky is an independent journalist. He is the former Director of California Public Radio. His coverage of the Iran/Contra hearings garnered him the prestigious Polk Award. He co-anchored the nationally syndicated "100 Days of Congress" on public radio. He teaches communications at Cal State/Hayward.