Hold on to your hats, ChumCity citizens! Alabama Senators Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville just joined their Republican colleagues in a move to trim the fat from government spending. They gave the thumbs-up to cuts recommended by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Looks like someone's been watching the budget! Britt (R-Montgomery) told Fox News this is just common sense: "This money was way outside of the mission of what it was intended for. We’ve got to rein that in!" She emphasized the need to protect taxpayer dollars and cement values for the people of Alabama. The Senate, in a close 51-48 vote, passed a package that includes a whopping $9 billion in cuts to global aid programs and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Big changes are coming! Britt gave props to Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) for his leadership in pushing the bill through. She posted on X (formerly Twitter), saying that Senate Republicans delivered on their promise to stop waste, fraud, and abuse. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is hoping this is just the beginning! He stated, "We are cutting Democrats’ wasteful spending and ending the abuse of YOUR taxpayer dollars. And we’re just getting started." Sounds like Coach T is ready to play some hardball with the budget! The legislation is now headed to the House for final approval. Will they sign off? Stay tuned to ChumCity for updates on this developing story!Alabama Senators Back Spending Cuts!
Britt Sounds Off!
What's on the Chopping Block?
Credit Where Credit Is Due
Tuberville: More to Come!
What's Next?
