Biden Threatens to Veto a GOP Military Construction Bill

The White House on Monday threatened to veto a proposed spending bill for military construction and veterans’ affairs, arguing Republicans are pursuing a partisan proposal that deviates from an agreement struck during debt ceiling talks.

“House Republicans had an opportunity to engage in a productive, bipartisan appropriations process, but instead, with just over two months before the end of the fiscal year, are wasting time with partisan bills that cut domestic spending to levels well below the (Fiscal Responsibility Act) agreement and endanger critical services for the American people,” the White House said in a statement.

“These levels would result in deep cuts to climate change and clean energy programs, essential nutrition services, law enforcement, consumer safety, education, and healthcare,” the statement added.

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