Schumer: Democrats will make stand against $1 billion White House ballroom
Summary
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is leading Democrats in opposing $1 billion proposed to build a large ballroom at the White House. This funding is part of a $72 billion budget plan created by Republicans.Key Facts
- The proposed White House ballroom would be about 90,000 square feet.
- The ballroom funding costs $1 billion.
- The funding is included in a $72 billion Republican budget reconciliation package.
- Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is organizing Democrats to oppose this spending.
- Schumer sent a letter to his colleagues asking them to fight this proposal on the Senate floor.
- The debate is expected to be a major showdown between Democrats and Republicans.
- The ballroom is part of plans related to the current administration under President Donald Trump.
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