[Part 2]

9)The President is required to submit a budget summary called a Mid-Session Review by July 15. This summary includes updated policy budget estimates and a list of rescission (cancellations).

10)From the very beginning of his administration, President Trump has made cutting the size of government spending a top priority.

The President was looking to cut $3 billion in foreign grants not yet assigned to specific projects.

11)In June, the President ordered a review of military aid to several countries.

Among the programs under review by OMB was the Ukraine Security Initiative which Congress allocated $250 million for in the National Defense Authorization Act

https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/6157/text …

12)Similarly, in August, OMB asked the State Dept to freeze spending for the USAID until it provided an accounting for 12 accounts

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