Maine Woman Is Very Concerned Over Trump’s Budget

Maine Public Radio reports:

Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine said Friday that she has “serious objections” to President Donald Trump’s first budget blueprint, which proposes massive cuts to health, education and other programs.

Presidential budget proposals are often referred to as blueprints because Congress makes the final decision on spending levels, led by the Senate and House appropriations committees. As chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Collins holds one of the most influential positions in Congress on spending.

“This request has come to Congress late, and key details still remain outstanding,” Collins said in a statement. “Based on my initial review, however, I have serious objections to the proposed freeze in our defense funding given the security challenges we face and to the proposed funding cuts to — and in some cases elimination of — programs like LIHEAP, TRIO, and those that support biomedical research. Ultimately, it is Congress that holds the power of the purse.”

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Senate Approps Chair Susan Collins says she has “serious objections” to some parts of Trump’s budget request.

“Ultimately, it is Congress that holds the power of the purse.” pic.twitter.com/1iBO5nrHbv

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