U.S. House GOP wants spending cuts — and also $10B in home-state earmarks

Emmer, Boebert, Gaetz among those requesting millions for projects despite calling for cuts to programs that offer food, medical aid

By: and - May 11, 2023 6:00 am
U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer

U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer, who advocated for spending cuts as a contingent of raising the debt ceiling, submitted 12 requests totaling $47.6 million for highway and water treatment projects in Minnesota as part of next year’s appropriations bills. Emmer, who represents Minnesota’s 6th District, is shown here after being elected House whip in November. Photo by Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom.

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Ashley Murray
Ashley Murray

Ashley Murray covers the nation’s capital as a senior reporter for States Newsroom. Her coverage areas include domestic policy and appropriations.

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