Rick Scott Opposes Using Taxpayer Funds for White House Ballroom

Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) is pushing back on a Republican proposal to spend up to $400 million in federal funds on President Donald Trump’s planned White House ballroom, citing the nation’s mounting debt and deficit spending. “I don’t know why you would do it” with taxpayer money, Scott told NBC News, “if it’s all funded … We have $39 trillion in debt. Maybe we ought to stop spending money.” GOP bill will authorize $400M in taxpayer dollars to White House ballroom: Graham WHCA dinner shooting reignites GOP calls to nuke Senate filibuster Tillis says he’ll vote to confirm Trump Fed chairman nominee Kevin Warsh Scott’s comments came after Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) announced legislation Monday that would help finance the ballroom project with federal dollars. Graham argued the facility would serve security and operational purposes beyond hosting events. Why Your Sciatic Nerve Won't Heal (What Most Doctors Miss) Why All Hummingbirds Go to My Neighbor's Garden? Dementia and Memory Loss Have Been Linked to a Common Habit. Do You Do It? Cardiologists: 2 Veggies Will Kill Your Belly Fat Like Crazy (Try It) The Must-Have Hummingbird House for Bird Lovers Everywhere Endocrinologists: If You Have Diabetes, Read This Before It's Removed! This One Habit Breaks Vets' Hearts (Most Cat Parents Don't Realize) This Submarine Wind Spinner is Turning Heads 12 Things To Cut When Living On Retirement