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Lawler Warns $18B Cuts Threaten New York Infrastructure
10/3/2025
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Story summary
- Representative Mike Lawler says $18 billion in infrastructure cuts will hurt New York, including Hudson River tunnels.
- Lawler says Democrats politicize the issue; Republicans will suffer too.
- Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought targets blue-state funds, a move celebrated by Trump supporters.
- Critics call Vought powerful and punitive toward states that opposed Trump; canceled projects affect both parties.
