House Freedom Caucus Demands Spending Cuts as Condition for Raising Debt Ceiling

House Freedom Caucus Demands Spending Cuts as Condition for Raising Debt Ceiling
Rep. Bob Goods (R-Va.) speaks during a news conference with the House Freedom Caucus on the debt limit negotiations at the U.S. Capitol Building on March 10, 2023 in Washington. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images
Lawrence Wilson
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America is burdened by a “wasteful, woke, weaponized bureaucracy” that must be brought under control, leaders of the House Freedom Caucus said in announcing their budget proposal, which focuses on reducing the national debt and burdensome federal regulations.

The caucus released its position on the national debt on March 10, saying it will consider increasing the debt ceiling only if accompanied by legislation to cut current spending, cap future spending, and reduce the size and reach of the federal bureaucracy, according to a March 10 statement.