In his first appearance before a Republican House, the president renewed calls for large new economic programs and offered no concessions on federal spending.
Tag: Federal Budget (US)
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As G.O.P. Rails Against Federal Spending, Its Appetite for Earmarks Grows
While Democrats claimed a larger share than Republicans of the nearly $16 billion in earmarks in the latest federal spending bill, G.O.P. projects jumped by 85 percent.