Republicans fly past former spending caps nixed by US Supreme Court Reuters
Republicans fly past former spending caps nixed by US Supreme Court - Reuters
In short
Republicans have surpassed the spending caps set by the US Supreme Court, which were previously deemed unconstitutional. The Supreme Court ruled in 2013 that the caps were invalid, but the Republican-controlled Congress has continued to exceed them. This move has sparked debate and calls for reform.
Key points
- Republicans have exceeded spending caps set by the US Supreme Court.: Republicans have exceeded spending caps set by the US Supreme Court.
- The Supreme Court ruled the caps were unconstitutional in 2013.: The Supreme Court ruled the caps were unconstitutional in 2013.
- Congress has continued to exceed the caps despite the ruling.: Congress has continued to exceed the caps despite the ruling.