Republicans may slash $9.4bn for public broadcasting and foreign aid in days

GOP racing to meet Friday deadline mandated by law for bill, known as a rescissions package, to pass CongressSenate Republicans may as soon as Tuesday move to pass legislation slashing $9.4bn in funds Congress had earlier approved for foreign aid programs and public broadcasting, as part of Donald Trump’s campaign of dramatic government spending cuts.The GOP is racing to meet a Friday deadline mandated by law for the bill, known as a rescissions package, to pass Congress, otherwise the Trump administration will be forced to spend the money. The House of Representatives approved the legislation last month by a narrow majority. Continue reading...

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