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Nebraska Congressman Adrian Smith Pushing for Lower Federal Spending

Nebraska Congressman Adrian Smith Pushing for Lower Federal Spending

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The federal budget process is getting bogged down in the House, over spending levels.
Nebraska Congressman Adrian Smith says there are some Representatives holding out for a lower spending limit….

Smith says he would like to move to the lower spending limit……

Smith says there are concerns that the lack of consensus could lead to higher spending, with less oversight…..

Votes on the budget will now be held over until April, after the Congressional Easter break.

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