Just how ‘draconian’ is the sequester? (in 4 infographics)

by Aaron Blake

February 21, 2013

At this point, the word “draconian” is becoming a cliche in Washington.

Specifically, the word is being used as nauseum to describe the steep spending cuts contained in the sequester — especially when it comes to the defense budget, which takes the brunt of nearly half of the sequester cuts.

But some are arguing that the cuts aren’t all that spectacular at all. And below are a couple illustrations of their points.

First is a new pair of infographics from the conservative American Action Forum and ex-Congressional Budget Office director Douglas Holtz-Eakin.

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