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Jenkins Withholds Approval For Trump's Proposed Budget

(KAIR)--Too many key programs impacted.

That's the reason given behind Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins not supporting President Donald Trump's proposed budget.

In a statement received by MSC News, Jenkins said, “While I am encouraged by the President’s desire to enhance our national security and take better care of our veterans, I cannot support his budget proposal. This budget blueprint would severely impact key programs, such as Meals on Wheels, that are important to Kansas and the nation."

Jenkins outlined four specific cuts concerning her in the budget.

The first, is the elimination of the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education Program.

The second is a proposed $1 billion in cuts to the Department of Justice's prison construction program.

A third, includes a multi-year reauthorization proposal to shift air traffic control functions of the Federal Aviation Administration to an independent, non-governmental organization.

Lastly, a $5.8 billion cut in funding for the National Institutes of Health.

Lynn said in the coming days and weeks, she will work with colleagues in Congress to create a thoughtful and responsible balanced budget.

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