House Speaker Mike Johnson's proposal to include Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cuts in government funding has faced skepticism from top House appropriators on both sides of the aisle. With the looming government shutdown deadline on March 14, discussions are heating up about the feasibility of incorporating carveouts and adjustments aligned with DOGE cuts.
House Appropriations chair Tom Cole, a Republican from Oklahoma, expressed reservations about the timeline, stating that there might not be enough time to implement such changes before the deadline. Cole emphasized the need for bipartisan cooperation, particularly in light of the Senate's role in passing funding legislation.
