House May Follow Senate, Advance Appropriations Bill That Spends More Than Obama Requested

Unlike the Senate version of the bill, which also spends more than the president requested, the House legislation includes some prominent policy riders.


By Philip Wegmann—— Bio and Archives--May 25, 2016

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The White House has threatened to veto the House’s energy and water appropriations bill, which spends more than President Barack Obama requested, but contains provisions that restrict government power. This week the House will consider the $37.5 billion spending package, which spends $259 million more than the level enacted in 2016 and $168 million above the president’s request. But on Monday, the White House signaled a veto threat, announcing that “the administration strongly opposes” the bill. The objection stems not from the higher spending level, but from conservative policy riders included in the package. Read more...
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