The days of taxpayer funded indoctrination trainings that sow division and racism are over. Under the direction of we are directing agencies to halt critical race theory trainings immediately.
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BOMBSHELL: The @CDCgov is moving forward with a critical race theory training program—in violation of @POTUS' executive action.
I've obtained leaked documents that outline the CDC's plan to "examine the mechanisms of systemic racism" and address "White supremacist ideology."
Last week asked people to report any sightings of #CriticalRaceTheory “training.” We have been working with agencies to identify un-American trainings. We have set up an email to report these sightings. These must be stopped!
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Trump Orders Purge of ‘Critical Race Theory‘ from Federal Agencies breitbart.com/tech/2020/09/0 via @BreitbartNews This is a sickness that cannot be allowed to continue. Please report any sightings so we can quickly extinguish!
Being sworn in as OMB Director by & was a moment I'll never forget. It’s the honor of a lifetime to serve this great country & the American people under their leadership.
I also want to thank my family for being at my side & their unwavering love & support.
., this is inaccurate. Federal employees will receive their next paycheck, even under a lapse. Let’s come together over the holidays and secure the border, not spread confusion.
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This shutdown was completely avoidable. Now, hundreds of thousands of federal employees will go without a paycheck over the holidays as @realDonaldTrump throws another temper tantrum over his stupid wall. Republicans’ latest attempt to divide and distract us.
Today made clear that we will not continue to funnel taxpayer money to lawless cities that fail to restore law and order in their communities. We will explore all options.
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SCOOP: President Trump has signed a memo ordering federal agencies to defund 'anarchist jurisdictions'
Agencies must report to OMB funds that can be taken from NYC, DC, Portland and Seattle
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I applaud the House GOP for standing up against the Democrats’ inaction on ' request for the emergency funding at the border. Congress needs to stop delaying and fund the emergency request today.
I saw some Fake News over the weekend to correct. As the WH letter made clear two weeks ago, OMB officials - myself and Mike Duffey - will not be complying with deposition requests this week. #shamprocess
The Biden Transition Team has been making false accusations about OMB. Here is my letter outlining the facts.
All three of these trainings from , , and have been cancelled. Thanks for the help.
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The State Department, EPA, and VA are moving forward with critical race theory trainings—in violation of a presidential order.
The agencies are pressuring staff to denounce their "white privilege," become "co-resistors" against "systemic racism," and sign "equity pledges."
This GAO opinion comes from the same people who said we couldn’t keep National Parks open during the shutdown. Recently GAO flipped its position twice in the last few months. We wouldn’t be surprised if they reverse again. Regardless, the Admin complied with the law at every step
Thanks to members of for working to save taxpayers from more wasteful Washington spending.
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Official position: HFC will oppose raising the spending caps. In six years, our country will spend more on interest for old debt than it does on defense. The time for budget discipline is now.
Our cities are burning and mayors are refusing to stop the violence. Under the direction of , our memo is a bold first step to ensuring taxpayer funds stop flowing to lawless cities.
“Decades of cuts left the U.S. fleet at almost 1916 levels, but is changing all that.”
My op-ed in the with :
Today sent a letter to Congress promising to veto any bill that weakens current pro-life policies and laws. The Administration remains committed to protecting the rights of the unborn - the right to life. We must continue to give a voice to the voiceless.
This month, released a major decision to protect energy workers, maintain energy dominance, and help U.S. energy infrastructure projects. has made #energydominance key to his economic agenda.
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Congress was warned for months this would happen without emergency funding. We have a border crisis that cannot be ignored and this is what running out of funds looks like. Congress needs to fund the $4.5billion humanitarian aid request immediately.
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OMB staff are working on this Administration’s policies and will do so until this Administration’s final day in office. Redirecting Staff and resources to draft your team’s budget proposals is not an OMB transition responsibility.
President just signed an Executive Order to prohibit discrimination by Federal contractors through divisive #CriticalRaceTheory. This is another important step that builds off his directive to agencies to stop trainings that push a radical anti-American agenda.
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A few weeks ago, I BANNED efforts to indoctrinate government employees with divisive and harmful sex and race-based ideologies. Today, I've expanded that ban to people and companies that do business...
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As the record shows, OMB has fully participated in appropriate transition efforts including more than 45 meetings. What we have not done and will not do is use current OMB staff to write the BTT’s legislative policy proposals to dismantle this Administration’s work.
Typically when our country faces a crisis, Washington responds by grabbing more control. understands that to get the economy moving, families & entrepreneurs need more freedom. The President's E.O. will ensure the federal gov't removes burdensome regs that stifle growth.
Today we made it crystal clear in a letter to Congress what it would take to address the illegal border crossing and humanitarian crisis by securing our nations border.
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To your specific criticisms with respect to COVID, as you are aware, your team has been briefed by OMB, as well as the relevant agencies, on Operation Warp Speed and other COVID-relief efforts, including the various funding streams in use for these efforts.
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Full letter here: whitehouse.gov/wp-content/upl
Today we're releasing 's Budget for America's Future.
•Balances in 15 years
•$4.6 trillion in deficit reduction
•21% cut to foreign aid
BIG: British Government stops #UnconsciousBiasTraining for government employees because it “backfires” and there is “no evidence” it leads to more equality. This is exactly why ended this divisive training for U.S. government workers.
It was an honor to attend the Interagency Task Force to Monitor & Combat Trafficking Annual meeting. I applaud and for their tireless effort in bringing more attention to this global issue. OMB is committed to doing its part in the fight to #EndTrafficking.
Today we announced that the Trump Admin is fully implementing NDAA prohibitions on Huawei & other covered companies. This Administration shares Congress’s strong commitment to addressing these serious threats to our Nation’s national security.
392 deregulatory actions by the Trump Administration will equal a $220-billion investment in growing our economy over the next decade.
Only in D.C. is it this controversial to suggest that federal employees be held accountable for the quality of work they perform.
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I strongly oppose OMB Director Russell Vought’s decision to strip critical civil service protections from 88% of OMB staff. This is yet another attack on the federal workforce, & I continue to work to reverse Trump’s disastrous Schedule F Executive Order. on.wsj.com/2IFMJNB
Serving the American people and this great country as OMB Director under President Trump has been the honor of a lifetime.
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It’s simple. We are not going to allow hard-earned taxpayer dollars to go to a community that is on fire. If you don’t stand with law enforcement, if you don’t protect families and businesses, and you promote lawlessness—you’re not going to get taxpayer dollars.
It was great to be on with to talk about how this Administration is working to make cars cheaper and safer for the American people.
We’ve taken hundreds of temporary deregulatory actions during our COVID response — and we’re going to continue. This E.O. will ask agencies to make permanent any deregulation possible & look for more ways to deregulate to get the economy going.
Today made good on his promise to make cars safer & cheaper. At a time when auto sales are lower & Americans are struggling, this action provides achievable fuel-efficient standards for automakers & saves families over $1,000 – the biggest cost-savings reg in history.
What you're seeing across the country with cities being looted and set on fire is violence that comes from a philosophy that says America is flawed and must be torn down. We believe something very different than that.
Friday, I had the opportunity to tour Space Center with and meet 's commercial partners. OMB is working with Congress to get the necessary resources to land on the moon in 2024!
President Trump's “aggressive actions against China…to counter the regime’s growing global economic influence & hold it accountable for a litany of misdeeds is one of the biggest foreign-policy shifts in decades.”
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Today, sent his FY2020 Budget to Congress. This budget contains $2.7 trillion in spending cuts to wasteful programs and mandatory savings, balances in 15 years, and puts Washington on a more sustainable fiscal path.
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Friday, I had the opportunity to tour @NASAKennedy Space Center with @JimBridenstine and meet @NASA's commercial partners. OMB is working with Congress to get the necessary resources to land on the moon in 2024!
Since day one President Trump has been committed to defending America and its people. It’s time for Democrats to work with the President to SECURE our borders and OPEN our government!
We are 29 days into this government shutdown and hundreds of thousands of federal employees are working without pay. That is wrong. has offered a solution to Congress to end the shutdown. It’s time for Democrats to take the border crisis seriously and negotiate.
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Today, will sign two Executive Orders protecting American families from unlawful government regulations and abuse, demonstrating a commitment to transparency and ensuring costly mandates aren’t forced upon average citizens.
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ICYMI, the Atlanta Fed GDPNow model is now tracking economic growth at 4.6% for Q3, up from just a couple weeks ago. ’ pro-growth strategy is working.
Contrary to what some outlets are reporting, new border wall has been built and more is under way. Whether it’s replacing temporary structures, shown below, or new construction, it’s fake news and disingenuous to claim “no wall has been built."
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OMB Director Russell Vought On Defunding Critical Race Theory In Federal Agencies
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Great one from : “#CRT training sessions in public agencies have pushed a deeply ideological agenda that includes reducing people to a racial essence, segregating them, and judging them by their group identity..."
"It is time for Congress to join the president in his commitment to cutting spending, reducing bloated deficits, and getting our national debt under control. America’s future generations are depending on them.”
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"Truck drivers hauling emergency supplies have more flexibility about hrs on the road. Seniors on Medicare can consult doctors by iPhone. Colleges can ramp up distance learning w/out the usual red tape.
Deregulation will get the country back on its feet."
Today is a big victory for the American people!
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Acting Director @RussVought45’s statement on today’s One National Program Rule announcement from @EPA:
Tomorrow, President Trump will send Congress a historic $15.4 billion rescissions request, the largest ever under the ICA.
Read about it in my op-ed:
. kept yet another promise in reversing a discriminatory Obama-era rule that prevented faith-based organizations from providing adoption services and foster care. This will help more kids & get them the care they need! hhs.gov/about/news/201
This makes our case on the wall.
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As someone who has spent a lot of time lately in the shadow of the border wall, I need to puncture this notion that “replacement” sections are “not new.” There is really no comparison between vehicle barriers made from old rail ties and 30-foot bollards.
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The FY2020 budget, “A Budget for a Better America”, strengthens border security, provides adequate resources to rebuild our military, and takes care of our veteran community. All while adhering to current spending laws and putting us on a better fiscal path.
Great segment today with discussing this Administration’s fix to outdated food stamp loopholes.
Today our team outlined the resources necessary to end the humanitarian crisis and to secure our border. It’s time for the Democrats to negotiate. In the meantime, we will make this shutdown as painless as possible, consistent with the law.
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Told the press today at the @WhiteHouse there is a humanitarian crisis at the southern border, but the dems are refusing to negotiate. @POTUS and our team are working to end the crisis, secure the border & open the fed govt. It's time for Dem leadership to come back to the table.
Today's E.O. makes Federal hiring practices more efficient, effective & fair. understands that some of the brightest & most innovative Americans can show they have the necessary skills without a college degree. This is an enormous win for our Nation & the American people!
“Our country must never run astray from the certitude that the lives of those with Down syndrome are precious & full of potential. All children - born and unborn - are created in the image of God, are worthy of life, & deserve to be loved.” whitehouse.gov/briefings-stat
This weekend the editorial board correctly acknowledged that there is a crisis at our southern border. Why can’t Democrats do the same? Funding for food, shelter, & medical care is needed. This is not a political game, it’s a humanitarian crisis.
As pro-lifers gather in Washington once again in the fourth year of the president's first term, it is worth taking stock of how President Trump has advanced the cause of life.
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Today, OMB released a memorandum increasing government transparency for agency regulatory actions, including guidance documents, that must comply w/ the Congressional Review Act. This is another promise kept by the Trump Administration to create a more open and transparent govt!
Even the is calling on Congress to act! It’s been over a month since the Administration sent a letter requesting emergency $ for the humanitarian crisis at the border. Congress needs to stop delaying & fund the emergency aid request immediately.
Like all Americans, conservative like me or otherwise, I'm greatly saddened by the violence and loss of life at the Capitol Building yesterday. We believe in the rule of law and should abide by it.
✅ +201,000 new jobs in August
✅ Average hourly earnings jumped by 2.9%
✅ Unemployment rate steady at 3.9%
America’s economy is growing and will only get stronger.
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The report included 492 studies, over 87,000 participants and found unconscious bias training did not change behavior and “training may even have detrimental effects.”
It is not unreasonable or outrageous to hold Federal employees to the same standard most Americans are held to.
My response to the backlash against 's #ScheduleF Executive Order in :
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Their decision came after a commissioned study showed “no evidence [training] changes behaviour in the long term or improves workplace equality in terms of representation of women, ethnic minorities or other minority groups” & emerging evidence of unintended negative consequences
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Great time time with OMB Director @RussVought45, aka, the Voughtinator. This man crushes critical race theory training programs all day, every day. Thank you, Russ!
. is leading a government-wide effort to cut red tape that is having a major impact on the economy and is providing a better future for Americans.
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Today, made good on his promise to get Washington out of the kitchen. The rule is being finalized this week. Gone are the days of 3-hour rinse cycles. Americans can now wash their dishes in under an hour!
This week, the Trump Admin released a long overdue food stamp reform. It will help millions of adults find work and ensure that welfare is a lifeline to those in need, not a barrier to finding and keeping a job.
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The Trump administration issued a cease & desist letter to federal agencies holding ANTI-AMERICAN critical race theory trainings. But OMB Director @RussVought45 told me these trainings were being held for YEARS before this summer's BLM movement.
Today’s #jobsreport announced 263,000 new hires in April, a 3.6% unemployment rate, and the lowest unemployment rate since 1969. Once again our President delivered on his promise to reignite the economy!
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The Trump economy has already helped 6 million Americans break away from food stamps and in the process given them a sense of hope, dignity and independence. The new rule builds on this success story & brings millions more into this brighter future.
There has been broad bipartisan agreement that we face a humanitarian crisis at our southern border. Today, I sent Congress an administration request for $4.5 billion in emergency funding to respond to this crisis.
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Happy Independence Day! May we reflect today on the sacrifice of those who went before us to ensure our sacred rights to life, liberty & the pursuit of happiness. God Bless America! 🇺🇸
.'s calls for reform in Puerto Rico are working as steps are finally being taken to rebuild trust between the PR government, its citizens, & American taxpayers. Resources must get to the people while protecting taxpayer dollars from waste, fraud, & abuse.
Today the Administration expanded health coverage options for small businesses and employees. HRAs will mean 11 million more will have better coverage at lower prices.
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Big news from last week: “NEPA hasn’t been overhauled in 40 years, which is why the Trump Administration deserves applause for moving last week to modernize it.”
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My take in : an increasingly ravenous government has swelled in size & scope, acting more frequently through administrative proceedings that do not always reflect constitutional principles. Thanks to , that’s changing in a big way.
Why do we fight so hard for a dereg agenda?
is committed to ending bureaucratic bullying & has achieved more deregulation than any other president. Recently, I asked the public about protections that will safeguard due process for all Americans facing regulatory actions.
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The President's FY2020 Budget, A Budget for a Better America, is available online at omb.gov/Budget.
I’d like to congratulate Mike Rigas on his nomination to serve as the next Deputy Director for Management at OMB. He will bring a reputation for outstanding public service to the post.
Was an honor to join and at to discuss ’s de-reg agenda and our efforts to drain the swamp.
Great to meet you!
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I had the amazing pleasure of meeting @RussVought45 in his office of Management and Budget at the @WhiteHouse during the end of the 45th President’s term. I hope I was an inspiration to you and your wife @MaryVought.
Thanks to leadership, Congress funded the humanitarian crisis at our border, providing needed resources for vulnerable populations & our front line heroes. A good step, but Congress must now address our broken laws & close the legal loopholes that created this crisis.
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Washington has the ability to live within its means, ’s FY2020 budget proves that. By eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse and adhering to current spending laws, we can make our government more efficient, effective, and accountable.
continues to increase fiscal responsibility in the Federal government with the signing of the Administrative PAYGO Executive Order. This is an important step to stop out-of-control spending & make government accountable to the American people.
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Reforming the food stamp program will save taxpayers $9.4 billion over five years and ensure that those who actually need the help are the ones who get it.
Today the Administration is issuing our statement opposing the upcoming minibus, a funding package by Congressional Democrats full of pork and wasteful spending. With a near $1 trillion price tag, this bill is full of bad ideas from the swamp.
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I want to thank for all her work on behalf of . During her time at the WH, she’s had remarkable impact & driven critical modernization in the President’s Management Agenda. For the entire OMB, I want to express my deepest gratitude & wish you all the best!
As the primary dishwasher in my own home, I appreciate ’s efforts to once again be the voice of the American people. It’s just common sense to free families from ludicrous government regulations that end up wasting MORE water & energy.
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Enjoyed talking to our Astronauts today alongside and @SecondLady. The U.S.’s best and brightest are leading the charge into Space!
Thanks for having me on your show today, David. I appreciate the opportunity to share the President's historic rescissions request with your audience.
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Russell Vought, Deputy Director of the Office of Management & Budget at 9:40 on @realDonaldTrump historic rescission request to #Congress
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Our historic deregulation is proof is focusing on policies that promote economic growth for families & small businesses.
▪️$50 billion in reg cost reductions
▪️$220 billion added to economy
▪️$3,100 back to every American family
