Posted on 03/23/2018 11:10:15 AM PDT by Innovative
Just hours after threatening a veto, President Trump said Friday afternoon that he had signed the sweeping $1.3 trillion spending bill passed by Congress early Friday and averted a government shutdown. In a morning tweet, Trump said he might veto the omnibus bill because it does nothing to address the fate of young undocumented immigrants known as “dreamers” and does not fully fund his border wall. But speaking to reporters at the White House about four hours later, Trump said he had decided to sign the bill despite his reservations, arguing that it provides much-needed funding for the military, including a pay increase for troops and new equipment.Just hours after threatening a veto, President Trump said Friday afternoon that he had signed the sweeping $1.3 trillion spending bill passed by Congress early Friday and averted a government shutdown.
In a morning tweet, Trump said he might veto the omnibus bill because it does nothing to address the fate of young undocumented immigrants known as “dreamers” and does not fully fund his border wall.
But speaking to reporters at the White House about four hours later, Trump said he had decided to sign the bill despite his reservations, arguing that it provides much-needed funding for the military, including a pay increase for troops and new equipment.
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Sorry, he betrayed his voters, the Constitutional vow and subsequent generations by signing this. Gorsuch will be seen only as his low water mark, by the leftists who will write “history” books. The chances of confirming another solid justice after the Great Demoralization that he wrought today is just about zero.
BTW, the judiciary is also MY most important issue, and I know that the GOP is about to get trounced in November, after this horror of today.
Only for you newby. Did you contribute to the Freepathon?
About the same amount that are turd polishers who actually supported Hillary.
I know people are upset. I wanted different too. I will say this, suck it up this time. Trump did not write this bill, but the military is a damn mess.
Payback to The SOBs that wrote this bill and profit from it are going to go to hell.
The alternative to POTUS is far worse people. I am angry too, but I will direct it at the scumbags who wrote and forced this shameful bill on to The President and We The People.
“Listen to what I say, not what I do.”
I really need to stop reading FR and read this bill.
You are a trooper!! Would you (please) be a dear, and give us your cliff notes on what your studies find?
I’ve cobbled together bits and pieces...between threads here, and hubby absolutely furiously yelling at Trump/TV, today, but still don’t think I have a full understanding.
It may need a thread, on its own. A ‘Complete Breakdown of the Omnibus Bill”.
Thank you, in advance, dear Duchess :-)
I wonder how many of the pearl clutchers and whiners here in FR actually KNOW what is going on in Washington and behind what happened today??
I feel there are reasons this happened and as bad as it may seem, there are probably good reasons why President Trump did what he did...
That is the wrong priority and it was an excuse not unlike the democratic, "it is for the children" meme.
This is Cult of Trump ...it’s how freepers do
They did it for Bush
You could get wolf packed for Bush bashing by the harpies or even zotted
Now it’s the same with Trimp except you can criticize him for now
The logic is as follows
Trump has done good things so he gets a pass
He’s playing Bobby FischerX100 chess
His administration is not leaky and unwieldy and mercurial but rather a well oiled machine which is bullshit....his administration is a bull in a china shop with too many egos thinking their self importance is paramount....and that’s Trumps fault
The executive branch is not your executive committee at Trump inc where ideas and policy gets fought over
These swamp critters feel unloved and they leak on you about mistresses or you farted at lunch or Rex Tillerson said you were a moron.
Yes he’s usually a fighter and has accomplished some good things
But this was a mistake and his marquee issues are either fading away or he’s giving in.....Wall and amnesty
He’s facing challenges no president in modern history has from a media in rebellion , a security apparatus in revolt and a far left opposition party
If he abandons his base and loses his diehards like us he’s done.....no question the House will drum up impeachment based on myths
Lucky for him probably won’t be enough senate votes to convict
He is already likely beholden for favors in that event
He’s ferocious and smart but no politician .....and that makes him vulnerable in this incredible situation we’re in
I’m old...this is new turf.....beyond Nixon excess and Clinton corruption
Trumps enemies are determined and close and very powerful
His supporters are his strength
He should have listened to that today
Fawning here notwithstanding
Okay...so, the military/AAC is going to build the wall. I am great, with that.
How will POTUS defund Planned Parenthood, remove the CDC and SS gun restrictions and remove the bonuses Congress gave themselves, from this monstrosity?
Hubby says we’ve been thrown under the Omnibus. :-(
1st time I’ve wondered if once again I’m being played.
Why is it always either or on Free Republic
One can bash Trump today and remember it and still support him
Is anyone here now saying they will oppose Trump and support someone else because he signed this?
I have never had faith in the GOPe....
They are just what used to be moderate Democrats
Or maybe his advisers said excuse your signing with the military money
We’re putting salt and pepper on a turd and calling it kibbeh kabob
:) I’ll find a link and get started. I’ll see what I can find that I understand.
But you don’t get it
It’s genius
Don’t criticize our president
God this is just like Bush here when he proposed amnesty except the no criticism crowd has not jouice like they did then
Trump was wrong today....it ain’t complicated
He’s stumbled....he wins when he fights and goes for it
Then you should care whether we keep the Senate or not.
Trump was wrong today....it ain’t complicated
He’s stumbled....he wins when he fights and goes for it
What’s the plan, Stan? His party has abandoned him. With the midterms coming up there is no way he could bully them into a better deal.
Depends on which President I suppose, Obama pulled money out of his arse I guess because he spent plenty and I don't recall any spending bill that covered his spending sprees..
Haven’t started yet. Just reading some news links. Note last paragraph.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) celebrated the conclusion of the Fiscal Year 2018 (FY 2018) appropriations process. The Omnibus bill, signed by President Trump, includes $34.5 billion in funding for the DOE.
“As a former appropriator, I am keenly aware of the work that goes in to the budget process, and I am grateful for the certainty that this FY 2018 Budget will bring our Department,” said Secretary Perry. “This package funds our missions and will allow us to do great work for American energy. DOE will now be focused on executing our work under this budget in the most effective way possible.”
Some highlights from the package include:
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$6.3 billion for Science research programs
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$2.3 billion for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
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$1.2 billion for Nuclear Energy
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$727 million for Fossil Energy
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$353 million for The Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E)
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$7.1 billion for Environmental Management (EM)
The DOE budget provides funding for critical priorities, including over $500 million to advance exascale computing and over $100 million for cybersecurity to protect electric grid and energy infrastructure. This package also includes the suspension of any plans to barter, sell or transfer the 600 metric tons of uranium used to fund the Portsmouth site. Most importantly this package emphasizes the Trump Administration’s continued focus on our national security by increasing the overall funding for the National Nuclear Security Administration.
This is Cult of Trump ...it’s how freepers do
Wrong. This is the cult of reality. This bill wasn’t born yesterday. Conservatives in Congress failed us. Where were the alarm bells? Rand has been running his mouth non stop. Nairy a word about this. Where was Ted Cruz calling McConnell a liar for pushing this garbage? Etc., Etc.
The reality is we’ve got a wounded POTUS with limited political capital. His party has abandoned him in the face of a criminal witch hunt.
So your choice is either to stand with Flake and Schumer and attack POTUS or demand his own party FULLY support him. Because if they don’t we will get more of this with McConnell and Ryan controlling the agenda.
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