Reference Message Network reported on June 13 that AFP reported on June 12 that the U.S. Congress approved a request from the White House to reclaim $9.4 billion from the funds already allocated by Congress, which was a victory for President Trump as he is working to implement spending cuts led by technology tycoon Elon Musk.
The vote held by the Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives was seen as the first test of whether the savings measures sought by the government efficiency department, once led by Musk, could easily pass through Congress. Just days before, Musk had quit the government in an unpleasant manner.
However, this measure to save money—mainly targeting public broadcasting and foreign aid—was unpopular among some members of both parties. The bill barely passed in the House of Representatives with a narrow margin of 214 votes to 212 votes.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said in a statement: "Under President Trump's leadership, your tax dollars are no longer being wasted. Instead, they are being directed towards priorities that truly benefit the American people."
The legislation about withdrawing the allocated funds that Congress has approved is extremely rare, and such measures have not been passed for decades.
This vote is the first item in a package of plans that Johnson has boasted about, which will legislate the cuts made by the government efficiency department.
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