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Johnson secures speakership with a new pledge on spending reforms

01/03/25 11:18 AM By Rebekah Alvey
KEYWORDS Andy Harris Congress Department of Government Efficiency DOGE food assistance food stamps GT Thompson House House Ag Committee House Freedom Caucus Mike Johnson Reconciliation SNAP Speaker of the House

Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson won re-election as speaker of the House on Friday after laying out fresh plans for controlling federal spending.  Following the vote, House Freedom Caucus members detailed a new list of demands, including restrictions on SNAP purchasing.  


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