IN THE NEWS--HOUSE PASSES RECISSIONS PACKAGE SLASHING $9B IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR FOREIGN AID, NP, AND PBS

House Republicans approved a clawback package Thursday that will cut $9 billion in previously approved federal outlays for foreign aid, NPR and PBS.  The so-called rescissions bill passed 216-213, with GOP Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania and Mike Turner of Ohio joining all present Democrats in voting no.  The House faced a Friday deadline to pass the measure...House passes rescissions package slashing $9 billion in federal funding for foreign aid, NPR and PBS