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July 15, 2025

OMB Director Vought preserves PEPFAR after evangelical backlash

Vought spares AIDS funding in $9B Trump rescission ahead of Senate vote

"OMB Director Russell Vought removed PEPFAR cuts, reducing package to $9 billion. (reuters.com)"

"Senate must act by Friday under rescissions process, requiring 51 votes to bypass filibuster. (reuters.com)"

"Original request targeted $8.3 billion foreign aid and $1.1 billion for public broadcasting. (reuters.com, reuters.com)"

💵Tax & Budget🏛️Government

People, bills, and sources

"Russell Vought"

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"John Thune"

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"Susan Collins"

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"Patty Murray"

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What you can do

1

"Follow S.J.Res. rescissions package on Congress.gov for amendments and final vote updates."

2

"Call (202)224-3121 to tell your Senators to restore all foreign aid and public broadcasting funding."

3

"Sign petitions on ONE Campaign and RESULTS defending global health initiatives."

4

"Submit op-eds to local news outlets on the importance of PEPFAR and rural media services."

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"Join town halls with your Senators to demand bipartisan budget negotiations."