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Rep. Emmer vs. CNN's Pamela Brown: "You're Not In Favor Of Getting Rid Of Waste, Fraud, and Abuse?"


Published on 2025-03-20 12:40:55 - RealClearPolitics
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  • Majority Whip Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) and CNN host Pamela Brown debate Medicaid and the cutting of waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal government. PAMELA BROWN, CNN HOST: And just to follow up, you said you disagree with the way it's teed up.

The article from RealClearPolitics discusses a heated exchange between Rep. Tom Emmer and CNN's Pamela Brown during an interview. The discussion centers on the issue of government spending, particularly focusing on the GOP's stance on reducing waste, fraud, and abuse in federal programs. Rep. Emmer defends the Republican push for budget cuts, arguing that it's essential to eliminate inefficiencies and misuse of taxpayer money. Pamela Brown challenges him by questioning whether these cuts would adversely affect necessary programs, suggesting that the GOP's approach might be too broad and could harm beneficial services. Emmer insists that the focus is on rooting out corruption and inefficiency, not on defunding essential services, highlighting a common political debate over fiscal responsibility versus program funding.

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