Bessent Lays Out Big Problem: CBO's Cost Scoring of 'Big Beautiful Bill'

Bessent Lays Out Big Problem: CBO's Cost Scoring of 'Big Beautiful Bill'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent took issue with the Congressional Budget Office’s scoring of the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which projects the legislation will worsen the nation’s fiscal situation. Fox News […] The post Bessent Lays Out Big Problem: CBO's Cost Scoring of 'Big Beautiful Bill' appeared first on The Western Journal.

Bessent Lays Out Big Problem: CBO's Cost Scoring of 'Big Beautiful Bill' - Political Signal

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent took issue with the Congressional Budget Office’s scoring of the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which projects the legislation will worsen the nation’s fiscal situation. Fox News host Bill Hemmer asked Bessent Friday, “This bill adds trillions to our debt. How is that acceptable to this administration?” “You’re referring to the CBO […] The post Bessent Lays Out Big Problem: CBO’s Cost Scoring of ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ a…