US House of Representatives

House Proposes Nearly 50% Budget Cut for GAO

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House Legislative Branch subcommittee votes 6-4 on party lines to cut GAO budget to $415M (48% reduction). Prohibits GAO from Impoundment Control Act suits without Congressional resolution. Committee cites ‘self-directed liberal initiatives.’ GAO head warns of ‘grave, …

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