Lawmakers Demand Release of Blocked Anti-Poverty Funds in Budget Impoundment Clash
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At a Senate Budget hearing, lawmakers from both parties pressed OMB Director Russ Vought to release hundreds of millions for the Community Services Block Grant, arguing Congress cannot impound appropriated funds, as other budget battles continue over DHS funding, FISA extensions, and RFK Jr.'s agenda.
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