Elon Musk's sweeping cuts through his company DOGE have sparked concern among Republican lawmakers, as they anxiously work to shield their districts from job losses and program dismantling. Many Republicans, despite publicly supporting DOGE, are privately worried about the political repercussions of these budget cuts, which affect numerous federal workers in their areas. Reports reveal that several House Republicans, like Cliff Bentz and Zach Nunn, have successfully communicated constituent concerns to reverse some cuts, demonstrating a push to protect jobs in crucial sectors such as the military and agriculture.
Rep. Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) said he raised concerns about job cuts at the Bonneville Power Administration: "Whether it was my remarks back to DOGE or somebody else's, it got fixed. They ... hired back 30 people."
Said Rep. Zach Nunn (R-Iowa): "When we have heard from constituents who have been directly impacted by this in a way that harmed them, I have reached out directly to the agencies and teams."
Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) said in a local media interview that Tinker Air Force Base in his state "cannot operate if we lose 600 civilian employees there."
He also decried cuts to another Oklahoma military installation, McAlester Ammunition Plant: "We will not be able to keep aircraft in the air long-term.”
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