(AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)Administration 'recklessly slashing critical programs,' says Sherrill, while devising a spending plan without hundreds of millions of federal dollars
(AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)Administration 'recklessly slashing critical programs,' says Sherrill, while devising a spending plan without hundreds of millions of federal dollars
(Benjamin J. Hulac/NJ Spotlight News)Outcomes of crucial bills sometimes rest on NJ representatives , and Republican from 7th District hasn't cast one in more than a month
(AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)The president has repeatedly used the federal budget process to corner political rivals
(AP Photo/Amr Alfiky)Under Robert F. Kennedy Jr, HHS reinterprets long-standing policy, threatening how federally qualified health centers function
(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)Seven former EPA leaders say proposed budget cuts would undermine the agency’s mandate and ability to respond to disasters
(AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, File)Documents quietly released on Friday detail aim to slash billions more in next budget cycle

Also on Chat Box: Sen. Vin Gopal on how U.S. Department of Education cuts could affect NJ public schools

Interview: Ben Hulac, Washington, D.C. correspondent, NJ Spotlight News
(AP Photo/Eric Gay)Threats by congressional Republicans of drastic cuts could upend the governor’s budgetary calculations
(Mattie Rosen/NJ Spotlight News)Congressional Republicans aim to cut funding to pay for tax cuts
(AP Photo/Allison Dinner, File)Social justice advocates laud Gov. Murphy for commitment to range of programs, but fear effects of federal cuts

The governor's final budget will be debated through the end of the fiscal year
(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)Reviewing the record on 25 important votes
(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)Van Drew was sole NJ lawmaker to vote against short-term spending bill
APHouse Democrats consider trying to force a vote to raise the debt ceiling
NJ Spotlight NewsSen. Bob Menendez says debt ceiling should not be tied to budget cuts

Watson Coleman denounces austere spending bill passed by GOP-controlled House

The president's $5.8 trillion budget would also boost spending on several domestic programs

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