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John Cornyn: “By repealing Davis Bacon, the Department of Transportation…”

Featuring: John Cornyn, Republican | U.S. Senate, Texas

Cornyn on the Need for Congress to Pass a Budget.

Published January 8, 2025 | Video Starts at 10:58

But to simply leave $40 billion unspent and act as if there's nothing we can do about it at a time of sky high inflation and reckless spending I think would be irresponsible on our part. … By repealing Davis Bacon, the Department of Transportation alone could save $400 million. … our federal workforce does by and large great work. They do important work on behalf of the American people. (10:58–11:21)

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Asserts that repealing Davis Bacon could save the Department of Transportation $400 million.

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