Americans for Tax Reform: Congress Cuts Wasteful Spending in Appropriations Bills
February 12, 2026
February 12, 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary on Feb. 11, 2026:
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Congress Cuts Wasteful Spending in Appropriations Bills
Nate Norris
For the first time in decades, Congress reduced spending through the appropriations process.
At $1.64 trillion total net funding, fiscal year 2026's discretionary spending is $38.6 billion more than FY25's funding. Despite this, the baseline is $26.1 bi . . .
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Congress Cuts Wasteful Spending in Appropriations Bills
Nate Norris
For the first time in decades, Congress reduced spending through the appropriations process.
At $1.64 trillion total net funding, fiscal year 2026's discretionary spending is $38.6 billion more than FY25's funding. Despite this, the baseline is $26.1 bi . . .