Conservative lawmakers warn against restricting Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in spending bill as government shutdown deadline approaches. They support a clean stopgap bill to avoid shutdown but oppose diluting President's authority to save taxpayer dollars.
Key Points
Conservative lawmakers urge GOP leadership not to restrict DOGE in spending bill
They stand ready to work with House and Senate leadership to keep the government open
Oppose any attempt to dilute President's constitutional authority
Pros
Support for clean stopgap bill to avoid government shutdown
Opposition to diluting President's authority to save taxpayer dollars
Cons
Concern about recent reports of Democrats' demands for government funding agreement perpetuating wasteful spending