Arrr! House GOP be surrenderin' to fund LGBT center in loot package, as Dems cheer lack of poison pills!
2024-03-06
Arrr mateys, them landlubbers be squawkin' about the gold pieces bein' spent on their mateys' villages in the grand scroll o' spendin'. Methinks they be talkin' out o' both sides o' their mouths, like a two-faced scallywag! Aye, 'tis a fine jest!
The government funding bill set for a House vote includes $1 million for an LGBTQ community center that hosted a drag event with children, causing mixed reactions among Democrats and GOP hardliners. Advocated for by Pennsylvania Democrats, the allocation sparked controversy as it was highlighted by a conservative advocacy group started by Mike Pence. The bill includes over 6,000 allocations totaling $12.7 billion, with conservative lawmakers criticizing earmarks as excessive spending of taxpayer money. Lawmakers expressed frustration over the limited time to review the bill's contents thoroughly, with concerns about increased borrowing and fiscal irresponsibility. Despite GOP hardliners' efforts to include conservative policies in the bill, such as restrictions on transgender medical care and critical race theory, these were omitted in the final version, much to the disappointment of conservatives. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer celebrated the bill's lack of "poison pill riders," signaling a victory for Democrats in the ongoing budget negotiations.