Elon Musk Podcast Schatz Warns That Codifying DOGE Cuts Will Boomerang Once Democrats Retake Power
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Aug 26, 2025 The discussion dives into the intricate world of political strategies, focusing on federal funding and program cancellations. It highlights the implications of a recent rescissions package and its potential to significantly affect global health and humanitarian aid. The hosts caution about the long-term repercussions of legislative decisions, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability as political power shifts. Expect an engaging analysis on how cuts could backfire when power dynamics change.
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Rescissions Target Already-Canceled Programs
- Senator argues the rescissions package targets programs that already ended and belongs to a prior fiscal year.
- He warns the package lacks specificity about which existing programs will actually be cut.
Protect Priorities With Targeted Legislation
- Senator urges colleagues to write targeted legislation to prohibit specific improper uses of funds.
- He recommends using line-by-line bills instead of broad rescissions to protect priorities.
Big Baskets Hide Specific Cuts
- The rescissions use broad "big baskets" of money without line-by-line clarity on cuts.
- That opacity risks cutting programs appropriators personally prioritized without notice.