Ron Johnson Blocks Bill to Save $810 Million in Trump-Cut Funds
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Updated · The Washington Post · Sep 30
Ron Johnson Blocks Bill to Save $810 Million in Trump-Cut Funds
1 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Sep 30
Summary
Senate Democrats failed Wednesday to stop President Donald Trump from clawing back $810 million that Congress had already approved, after Sen. Ron Johnson blocked their bill.
Patty Murray and Jeff Merkley had sought to bar the administration from canceling the money, which Trump officials labeled wasteful.
The targeted funding covered several programs, including immigrant services, climate initiatives and civil-rights efforts for minority groups.
Johnson's move clears the way for the Trump administration to eliminate the $810 million, underscoring Republicans' support for cutting previously appropriated spending.