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Hinson says she stands with Trump’s thumbs down on now-abandoned House bill

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December 19th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson of Marion is praising President-elect Trump’s pressure campaign that has derailed a bipartisan deal to keep the federal government operating.  Elon Musk took to his social media platform to criticize the now-abandoned spending and policy package early Wednesday and a few hours later President-elect Trump called on Republicans to start over, with a clean spending plan that includes raising the limit on the federal government’s allowed to borrow.

An extension of the Farm Bill, more disaster assistance and allowing E-15 be sold year-round were including in the now-abandoned package. Hinson says she’s hoping all those elements are included in whatever alternative emerges.

Hinson made her comments during a conference call with Iowa reporters this (Thursday) morning.