It’s grind time for Republicans. They have until Friday to deliver on President Donald Trump’s rescissions request as they also try to salvage government funding talks that are spiraling out of control.
With several senators insisting on changes to Trump’s proposal to claw back $9.4 billion for foreign aid and public media, White House budget director Russ Vought will head to the Hill on Tuesday to talk with senators about the plan. Tuesday is also when the Senate is expected to take its first procedural vote on the rescissions bill.
One of the week’s main characters is shaping up to be Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins. The Maine…
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