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Rep. Greene Targets Government Spending in New Oversight Subcommittee

Marjorie Taylor Greene outlines her strategy as chair of a new subcommittee to identify wasteful government spending, including NPR and international grant programs.

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Updated: Nov 24th, 2024, 6:11 PM ET

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, appointed to chair a new House subcommittee under the Department of Government Efficiency, plans to investigate and cut perceived government waste. Focusing on programs such as NPR and various international grants, Greene aims to identify areas to trim federal spending. She has called for accountability from sanctuary city officials regarding federal funding. Critics, however, argue that her approach reflects a misunderstanding of budget mechanics and that NPR’s funding sources are mischaracterized. Greene, alongside Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, promises a comprehensive review to address America’s $36 trillion debt.

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