Federal budget is dependent on many factors one of which is the priority of the state. When there is a need to increase the level of defense, the budget for defense must be increased. This increase in budget translates to a decrease in budget in another area. If the budget for transportation can be reduced and still be able to implement the planned projects, then the budget for transportation will be reduced.
After the explosion of the USS Maine, the US public was whipped up into an anti-Spanish hysteria. Despite Spain's desire to avoid war and President William McKinley's distaste for war, the yellow press continued feeding the public's appetite for anti-Spanish news. Hawks like then-Assistant Secretary of the Navy Theodore Roosevelt loudly criticized the reluctant McKinley for being weak and afraid.
They wanted to stop<span> people from drinking alcohol to excess.
They wanted everyone to have access to free public education.
They wanted to improve hospital conditions for people with mental illnesses.
They wanted to end the practice of slavery and free enslaved workers.</span>
