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By splitting the reconciliation bill into two parts, Johnson believes that lawmakers would have the necessary time to review the budget meticulously and justify spending on various programs. Highlighting the alarming growth in federal spending, from $4.4 trillion in 2019 to about $7.3 trillion in 2025, Johnson called for a re-evaluation of spending levels in light of historical data.
A Call for Spending Cuts
Johnson acknowledged the significant challenge of returning to pre-pandemic spending levels. He argued that to achieve this, cuts would need to be applied extensively across the budget. By conducting a line-by-line review, he insisted that hundreds of billions of dollars in unnecessary spending can be identified, ultimately leading to significant savings.