McConnell: Deep State Dept Budget Cuts Won't Pass

Tuesday, 28 February 2017 03:12 PM EST ET

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday said he would not back slashing State Department funding as the Trump administration is expected to propose, adding that deep cuts would not pass the legislative chamber.

Speaking to reporters, McConnell also said Republicans, who control both the Senate and the House of Representatives, are still not in agreement on a healthcare plan to replace Obamacare.

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Senate Majority LeaderMitch McConnell on Tuesday said he would not back slashing StateDepartment funding as the Trump administration is expected topropose, adding that deep cuts would not pass the legislativechamber.Speaking to reporters, McConnell also said Republicans,...
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