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House passes cuts of $9.4B for foreign aid, broadcasting

WASHINGTON � U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday narrowly passed President Donald Trump's request to slash $9.4 billion in spending on foreign aid and public broadcasting, sending the package for consideration by the Senate.

The measure passed the House, where Trump's Republicans hold a slim majority and have shown little appetite for opposing his initiatives, by 214-212. The final vote party breakdown for the vote was not immediately available, but a small number of Republicans joined Democrats in opposing the bill.



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