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Thune says Senate on track to move $9.4B in funding cuts after locking down key vote
UNITED STATES, JUL 16 – Senate Republicans advanced a $9 billion rescissions bill cutting foreign aid and public broadcasting, sparing $400 million in AIDS prevention after centrist concerns, with Vice President Vance breaking ties.
- On Tuesday, Senate Republicans explored changes to President Donald Trump's $9.4 billion rescissions request, targeting previously approved spending by the Department of Government Efficiency.
- With a looming July 18 deadline, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the chamber must approve the package by then, leaving Congress until Friday to send it to the president.
- The package includes a $1.1 billion cut from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and $8.3 billion from foreign aid programs, including USAID support.
- Facing opposition, three Senate Republicans opposed the bill, prompting Vice President JD Vance to cast two tie-breaking votes to advance the measure.
- In the July 18, coming days, Russ Vought said the administration is considering additional rescissions packages, marking the first formal cuts attempt by the Department of Government Efficiency.
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