Russ Vought Grilled by Dem Congressman Over $442 Billion Defense Increase, “I’m No Pacifist”
OMB Director Russ Vought defended the administration's budget proposal and the President's comments on state-funded social programs.
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Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-PA) questioned OMB Director Russ Vought regarding a proposed 42% increase in defense spending while cutting federal funding for daycare, Medicaid, and Medicare. The exchange highlighted a sharp disagreement over federal priorities and the administration's plan to shift social costs to states.
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