White House Proposes New Funding Strategies Amid GOP Resistance
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Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought is advocating for the cancellation of $9.4 billion in federal funds, including foreign aid and public broadcasting, facing resistance from GOP senators concerned about the impact on programs like PEPFAR and public media. The proposal aims to reduce the deficit but has sparked protests and legal concerns about executive overreach, with key Senate figures expressing opposition to specific cuts.
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