The group called for the rollback of President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan and the cancellation of several climate change projects, among other cuts.
The House Freedom Caucus launched its opening salvo in the upcoming fight over raising the nation's debt ceiling Friday, as members of the conservative group said they would agree to raise the debt limit for the first time in their careers if several of President Biden's legislative accomplishments are rolled back and strict limits on government spending are implemented.
Many in the Freedom Caucus, which numbers over 40 members, were among the detractors who sought concessions from Rep. Kevin McCarthy before agreeing to support his— and others ultimately voted"present" rather than support him. The Republican majority in the House is a slim one, just 9 votes. Without the Freedom Caucus' support, McCarthy risks a rebellion from his right flank.
In the near term, the caucus members want to pull back money already appropriated by the Democratic-led Congress during the first two years of Mr.
In a statement, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre called the Freedom Caucus proposal"a gut-punch to the American middle class" that wouldn't reduce the deficit.
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