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Trump cancels nearly $1 billion in Congress-approved spending
Original: Trump cancels nearly $1 billion in spending approved by # Congress , a move some lawmakers called illegal White House an
The White House announced it is canceling nearly $1 billion in spending previously approved by Congress, using a maneuver known as a pocket rescission. The cuts include $95 million in education funds supporting immigrant students and international scholars, along with $28 million in other programs. Some lawmakers say the move is illegal, setting up a likely fight over presidential authority over money Congress has already appropriated.
Why now: Lawmakers and observers are reacting to the legality of an unusual pocket rescission cutting funds already approved by Congress.
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- Trump cancels nearly $1 billion in spending approved by # Congress , a move some lawmakers called illegal White House announced $1B # pocketrescission . $95 million in # education funds supporting immigrant students and international scholars, $28M in politically disfavored… · BenjaminHCCarr@hachyderm.io · 3
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