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Steny Hoyer: GOP rescission cuts a ‘charade,’ would cut only $1B

By Joseph Lawler
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Steny Hoyer: GOP rescission cuts a ‘charade,’ would cut only $1B

House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer called President Trump’s requested spending clawbacks a “charade” Monday, on the grounds that the cuts would reduce federal spending by only $1 billion.

Last week, Trump sent an official request to Congress to rescind $15 billion in funds that haven’t been spent. The request, favored by House Republican leadership, allows for expedited consideration in Congress, meaning that Senate Democrats could not block the cuts through the filibuster.

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