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There were mixed signals from the White House on Tuesday about whether spending cuts or economic growth will fund the boost in defense spending that President Donald Trump reportedly will seek from Congress. Either way, this is an opportune time to dramatically reduce excessive regulatory budgets that of the Environmental Protection Agency foremost among them. The White House on Monday sent budget outlines to federal agencies for comment, and the environmental lobby is in high dudgeon over a reported 24 percent proposed cut to the EPA’s $8 billion budget.