The White House on Friday evening moved to claw back $810 million in congressionally approved funding, reviving a disputed budget tactic known as a pocket rescission and drawing sharp criticism from lawmakers. The proposal targets programs at the Health and Human Services and Education departments, and comes amid an escalating fight over the president's power to withhold spending approved by Congress.
White House Seeks to Block $810 Million in Funds Through Controversial Pocket Rescission
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RDU Global Correspondent
World Politics Desk
Washington, D.C., United States 9h ago•4 min read
The White House on Friday evening moved to claw back $810 million in congressionally approved funding, reviving a disputed budget tactic known as a pocket rescission and drawing sharp criticism from lawmakers. The proposal targets programs at the Health and Human Services and Education departments, and comes amid an escalating fight over the president's power to withhold spending approved by Congress.
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