Speaker Kevin McCarthy defends a 1500-page spending bill that extends FY 2024 funding, highlighting the GOP's narrow majority and the need for Democrat support.
The bill, spanning over 1500 pages, proposes to extend the FY 2024 spending levels until March 14th. Speaker Kevin McCarthy justifies this move by stating the GOP's slim majority necessitates Democrat votes for passage. He acknowledges that while the Senate holds the majority, securing Democrat support is crucial in the House. McCarthy addresses concerns raised by Republicans who disapprove of the spending bill, emphasizing the necessity to fund essential programs like FEMA and support farmers.
Elon Musk, the world's richest man, publicly expressed his opposition to the bill on Twitter. McCarthy asserts that he has communicated with Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, explaining the circumstances leading to the bill's content. He claims that both understand the constraints of the situation. McCarthy maintains that the bill, while not ideal from a fiscal conservative standpoint, is necessary to achieve a larger goal: clearing the path for a strong return of a Trump-led America First agenda in the new Congress starting January 3rd
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