Trump's pick for OMB chief defends removing civil service protections, withholding appropriated funds
Briefly

Russ Vought's nomination met with bipartisan scrutiny over his willingness to potentially withhold congressional funds, indicating a contentious relationship with existing spending laws.
Vought's past role in the OMB included submitting budgets aimed at cutting non-defense agencies, signaling a persistent push for reduced federal spending and deregulation.
The controversy surrounding Vought centers on his support for removing civil service protections, which he argues is necessary to revitalize governance and address bureaucratic inefficiencies.
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