“Never seen spending like this”: House Dems grill Vought on war spending
Representative Becca Balint challenged the surge in Pentagon spending, suggesting the funds could better serve domestic needs like the Affordable Care Act.
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House Democrats grilled OMB Director Russell Vought over escalating 'Iran War' costs in the FY2027 budget, contrasting a $1.5 trillion military request with domestic needs like healthcare and education as Vought admitted he lacked a total cost estimate for the conflict.
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