Senate DOGE Caucus Budget Proposals to Cut Government Spending
Senate DOGE Caucus led by Joni Ernst introduces budget proposals to save money and cut government spending. Includes plans to defund welfare for politicians, stop bogus payments, and end unemployment for millionaires. Also includes stripping perks for former presidents and requiring accountability for government expenditures.
Key Points
- Introduction of the ELECT Act to claw back millions in welfare for politicians
- Stripping perks for former presidents and requiring accountability for expenditures
- Ending unemployment benefits for millionaires and selling underutilized federal buildings
Pros
- Efforts to reduce reckless spending and save billions of dollars
- Plans to defund welfare for politicians and end unemployment for millionaires
- Accountability for government expenditure and fiscal responsibility
Cons
- Democrats critical of DOGE efforts and rescissions package
- Potential opposition from lawmakers who benefit from current spending