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Budget Showdown: Johnson's Cuts Spark Fierce Backlash

3/12/2025

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House Speaker Mike Johnson's budget bill aims to fund the government through September 2025, slashing nondefense spending by $13 billion. This move has sparked fierce opposition from Democrats, who advocate for a temporary solution. As agencies brace for layoffs, NASA and NOAA are poised to make drastic staff cuts, while the NIH's decision to end LGBTQ+ health grants clashes with recent court rulings.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson's budget bill aims to fund the government through September 2025, slashing nondefense spending by $13 billion. This move has sparked fierce opposition from Democrats, who advocate for a temporary solution. As agencies brace for layoffs, NASA and NOAA are poised to make drastic staff cuts, while the NIH's decision to end LGBTQ+ health grants clashes with recent court rulings.