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The Rescission Bill Reveals How Difficult It Is To Get Congress To Make Even Tiny Spending Cuts

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Eric Boehm | 7.16.2025 5:00 PM

At some point on Wednesday evening, the Senate is likely to approve a bill trimming the federal budget by about $9 billion—though the exact total could change as amendments are offered on the Senate floor.

On one hand, this is a laudable and semi-significant effort at cutting the cost of government. If the rescission bill ultimately makes it through Congress and President Donald Trump signs it, then Republicans will turn all

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