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Senate approves spending cuts to foreign aid, public broadcasting

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The Senate approved a $9.4 billion rescissions request, sending it back to the House of Representatives for approval.

Breakdown
  • Senate passed a $9.4 billion spending cuts package targeting foreign aid and public broadcasting. 6s
  • The bill now returns to the House of Representatives for a final vote. 14s
  • Only one amendment was adopted, preserving funding for the PATHFAR global AIDS program. 41s
  • Some House Republicans are pushing for deeper cuts, particularly in foreign spending. 1m 44s
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson is confident the bill will pass before the legislative deadline. 2m 8s
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