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- ‘Hell no’: House Dems erupt over GOP spending deal (foxnews.com)
Democrats Reject Proposed Spending Plan
House Democrats are rejecting the latest spending plan proposed by Speaker Mike Johnson. They criticize it as “laughable” and accuse extreme Republican members of pushing the government toward a shutdown.
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s Influence
Rep. Jamie Raskin blames Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy for undermining the previous deal. He calls Musk the “fourth branch of government” and says his involvement is unacceptable.
New Spending Resolution Released
The proposed continuing resolution would extend government funding for three months and suspend the debt limit for two years. It is shorter than the original 1,500-page plan, which faced opposition from conservatives.
Conservative Opposition
Rep. Chip Roy, a Republican who led opposition to the previous bill, also criticized the new proposal. He opposes increasing debt and spending without cuts.
Trump Praises Deal
Former President Donald Trump praised the deal, calling it a “very good Deal” for Americans. He urged Republicans and Democrats to vote in favor of it.
Negotiations Continue
With conservative Republicans likely to oppose the plan, Johnson will need Democratic support to pass it. Negotiations are ongoing, but it is unclear if the deal will succeed.
Other Provisions
The bill also includes aid for farmers, disaster relief funding, and healthcare provisions. It does not include reforms to the Pharmacy Benefit Managers system, which some Republicans and Democrats opposed.
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