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Senate Republicans Advance $9 Billion Cuts, PEPFAR Funding Secured

7/16/2025

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Senate Republicans are pushing forward with a $9 billion spending cut package championed by President Trump, with a final vote expected this week. Notably, they've decided to preserve $400 million for PEPFAR, a vital global health initiative. The amended package now awaits approval from the House before it can reach Trump's desk for signing.

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Senate Republicans are pushing forward with a $9 billion spending cut package championed by President Trump, with a final vote expected this week. Notably, they've decided to preserve $400 million for PEPFAR, a vital global health initiative. The amended package now awaits approval from the House before it can reach Trump's desk for signing.