White House rescinds over $800M in appropriated funds; Collins calls it illegal
The administration cancels more than $800 million in congressionally approved funding, prompting Sen. Susan Collins to call the move a violation of law.
What to know
- The White House rescinded more than $800 million in funds that Congress had already appropriated for various government programs.
- Sen. Susan Collins, who chairs the Senate Appropriations Committee, called the move a 'clear violation' of law.
- Available reporting does not yet specify which programs lose funding or what legal or legislative response may follow.
Susan Collins U.S. Senator
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Collins calls the rescission a 'clear violation' of law
Sen. Susan Collins publicly objected to the White House's action, characterizing the fund cancellation as unlawful.
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The White House announced that it is rescinding more than $800 million in congressionally appropriated funds across a range of government programs, per ABC
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White House rescinds over $800M in congressionally appropriated funds — The administration announced Friday evening it was cancelling more than $800 million in funds Congress had appropriated across a range of government programs.