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This year-end review was coupled with significant political back-and-forth as House Republicans grappled with a looming omnibus spending bill fraught with questionable appropriations. Amid this tension, Senator Paul highlighted multiple issues, including a stealthy proposal for a 40% pay raise for congress members—an increase that many taxpayers would consider unconscionable given the economic climate. The report outlined numerous instances of wasteful spending that sparked reactions from both sides of the aisle, highlighting a bipartisan concern about the ongoing misuse of public funds.