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Jul 17, 2025 The Senate passed a $9 billion rescissions package cutting previously approved spending Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The vote shifted budget power toward executive priorities by canceling funds Congress had already authorized.
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- Senate Passes Rescissions Package to Cut $9bn in Spending — The U.S.
- US Senate passes bill to cut $9bn in spending — The US Senate passed a bill, known as a rescissions package, by a vote of 51 to 48, which will cut $9 billion in previously approved spending for foreign aid programs and public broadcasting.
- Congress Approves $9 Billion Recissions Package — Congress approved a $9 billion recissions package that defunds public broadcasters PBS and NPR and cuts foreign aid.
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Week 26 – 2025-07-12–2025-07-18
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