Iraq War + Tax Cuts = less money for food aid

From the New York Times today:

U.S. Cutting Food Aid Aimed at Self-Sufficiency

...One administration official involved in food aid voiced concern that putting such a high priority on emergency help might be short-sighted. The best way to avoid future famines is to help poor countries become self-sufficient with cash and food aid now, said the official...

Long-term consequences for short-term decisions.