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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Josh Boak

WH analysis of GOP deficit plan: job losses, poorer kids

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The White House says the math in House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's plan to trim the federal deficit is "unforgiving” —- estimating a deep 22% cut to non-defense spending that would leave children poorer, veterans sicker, families hungrier and housing more expensive.

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