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Here's what's in the spending bill that's drawing the ire of Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy


Published on 2024-12-19 12:21:39 - MSN
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  • On Wednesday congressional leadership unveiled legislation to punt the government funding deadline down the road, but that bill was pronounced dead only hours after it was revealed.

The article discusses the $1.2 trillion spending bill passed by the U.S. Congress, which has drawn criticism from Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. Key points include a significant increase in defense spending to $886 billion, funding for various domestic programs, and specific allocations like $12 billion for migrant aid, $1 billion for climate change initiatives, and $385 million for the State Department's "equity" efforts. Critics like Musk and Ramaswamy argue that the bill represents excessive government spending, with Musk calling it "insane" and Ramaswamy labeling it as "disgraceful." The bill also includes funding for border security, but critics highlight what they see as misplaced priorities, such as funding for foreign aid and social programs over what they believe should be more pressing domestic issues. The legislation was passed to avoid a government shutdown, with a vote of 74-24 in the Senate and 286-134 in the House, showcasing a bipartisan effort despite the controversy.

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