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Tampa Free PressApr 16, 2026Local News

Manson And Nukes? Louisiana Sen. Kennedy Grills Budget Chief Over Iran And Poverty Stats

Director Vought testified before the Senate Budget Committee, agreeing with Senator Kennedy on Iran's untrustworthiness and the impact of inflation.

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Senator John Kennedy grilled OMB Director Russell Vought on foreign policy and poverty statistics, using a Charles Manson comparison to critique Iranian nuclear ambitions and arguing for reform in how poverty is calculated.

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