Freedom Caucus Chair Advocates Delay on Bill to Prevent D.C. Budget Cuts
Freedom Caucus Chair Advocates Delay on D.C. Budget Cuts Legislation
House Freedom Caucus Chair Andy Harris (R-Md.) has recently stated his intention to push GOP leadership to postpone the Senate-passed legislation designed to prevent cuts to the District of Columbia's budget. He asserted, “We’ve urged the leadership to delay it until we get the budget resolution fixed…” This critical decision could impact approximately $1 billion in local budget cuts.
Concerns Over D.C.'s Fiscal Responsibilities
Harris criticized D.C.'s past spending habits, indicating the necessity for conservatives to develop requirements before D.C. can use its funds as intended. He stated,
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