3 Jun

Senate Republicans Remove Controversial Ballroom Security Funding From Immigration Legislation

Senate Republicans removed a $1 billion ballroom security provision from their immigration bill to ensure the package passes.The Senate parliamentarian ruled the funding violated budget rules required for the reconciliation process used by the GOP.Legislators focused the bill on $70 billion in enforcement funding after facing intense opposition from Democratic leadership.President Donald Trump faces continued construction delays for the East Wing after a federal judge halted the project.
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