one day after 90 faculty members wrote a letter of protest. i also brought a copy of my budget with me, so that we can have a fact based conversation on the facts as they are, not as some have reinterpreted it. ryan says he wanted a fact-based conversation. he should know that 60% of cuts come from programs like food stamps, medicaid, pell grants and job training. ryan has run right into a conflict with the catholic church. leaders understand how draconian these cuts are. keep in mind this budget was passed in union this is what they want. protesters were outside toot, they said the dignity of the poor should be at the forefront of our minds. if paul ryan new what poverty was, he would not be hiding behind this speech. he was sharply critical of president obama today. here is what ryan saidรง about s