Posted 11/23/2023, 11:00:00 AM
Spending Cuts Stall Key Congressional Funding Bills
- House conservatives pushing for deeper spending cuts in remaining funding bills, causing issues for GOP leadership
- Agriculture funding bill failed votes over disputes on spending cuts and abortion language
- Financial services bill stalled due to reproductive rights language and FBI headquarters funding
- Transportation bill votes postponed amid concerns over Amtrak funding cuts
- Justice funding bill blocked by conservative opposition to FBI spending and moderates' public safety worries