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Thomas Massie@RepThomasMassie

I voted against the rule to bring this omnibus forward for a vote. Here is a breakdown of some of the most ridiculous items included in the omnibus, and some America First items that were not. I off...

SummaryA congressman criticized an omnibus spending bill, highlighting billions in foreign aid allocations (Israel, Egypt, Jordan, refugee programs) and CIA/State Department funding while noting that proposed America First amendments addressing vehicle kill switches, FISA surveillance loopholes, CBDCs, election security, and other conservative priorities were blocked or refused by leadership.Feb 3, 202615 tweets♥ 42.2KRep. Ralph Norman@RepRalphNorman

It’s time for TRANSPARENCY. Congress is rushing through $14.3 BILLION in 7,611 earmarks. Buried inside the FY26 minibus is MORE spending taxpayers never approved: 🧵(1/8)

SummaryA thread criticizing $14.3 billion in congressional earmarks in the FY26 minibus bill, highlighting specific allocations to immigration legal services, gender-affirming medical care for youth, arts organizations, and activist groups as examples of wasteful spending while the national debt exceeds $38 trillion.Jan 21, 20268 tweets♥ 5.1K