Posted on 04/30/2017 10:35:21 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
Congressional negotiators reached a bipartisan deal late Sunday to fund the federal government through September, easing the threat of a shutdown but denying President Trump several key priorities including money for his promised border wall with Mexico.
The estimated $1-trillion omnibus package would provide $12.5 billion in increased military funding, about half the amount Trump requested from Congress. Another $2.5 billion for defense is available if the administration submits a counter-terrorism strategy to fight Islamic State.
But the final deal failed to include the big cuts to domestic non-defense accounts that Trump was seeking, and thus emerged as something of an embarrassment to the White House in his first budget negotiation with Congress.
It actually would increase federal spending on medical research, green energy programs and other areas that the White House had pegged for sharp reductions. Under it, the National Institutes of Health would see an increase of 6%, or $2 billion....
(Excerpt) Read more at latimes.com ...
Trump should be hardballing these weak losers right out of the chute. He will get the same treatment for 2018. Let the govt shutdown.
Wish I were as sure of that as you are.
Providing it doesn’t deliver funds for the initial phases of the wall, it’s not something I support.
Rush is point that out this morning. There is nothing in this deal that helps Trump one iota. Trying to say anything else is just foolish.
Now people understand why Trump supporters are so upset that he didn't put on the Brass Nucks instead of promoting Ryan's version of socialist care.
Things funded according to Rush. Refugee resettlement, Sanctuary Cities, Planned Parenthood, EPA, Peurto Rico Bailout, H2 B low skilled workers, food for peace in Africa, Green Energy programs, Fed Judiciary increase, California High Speed Rail funded.
Rush asks; Why are we voting Republican?
Remember how long ago we were promised Tax simplification?
Helicondelta seems to think it is, and it might be. Once the President has the funds, he can basically call the shots, Congress notwithstanding.
This may be true. The PP funds may end up getting diverted. Who knows?
I’m not taking my cues from the LA Times, however.
It is not anti-Trump Drivel, it is anti-GOP leadership warning. Limbaugh is saying the same thing this morning. Wake up.
We are trying bravely to save them from themselves. Vainly I fear.
They are not blocking this one the GOP is.
What we have is
Pres. Schumer
Sec of State..... McConnell
Sec of Treas..... Ryan
repubs continue proving that they are an assortment of geldings, capons, castratos, liars and quislings. Clear the swamp! Throw the bums OUT!
And yes, I AM tired of it...
If Trump signs this monstrosity he owns it and The Swamp knows it.
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