Rep. Scott Perry discusses the stop-gap spending bill on The Alex Marlow Show, highlighting the lack of earmarks and the victory in blocking an omnibus spending bill. He notes the absence of earmarks and emphasizes the need for a new way of doing business in Congress.
Key Points
Stop-gap spending bill freezes government spending for six months
The CR's lack of earmarks is a marked difference from the previous omnibus spending bill
This marks a departure from the traditional congressional appropriations process
Calls for finding a new way to conduct business in Congress
Pros
Blocking the advancement of an omnibus spending bill
Absence of earmarks in the stop-gap spending bill
Cons
Some Republican lawmakers expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of earmarks for their projects