Connolly Worries About Civilian Agencies Under Trump's Plans

Nextgov: A lawmaker is concerned President-elect Donald Trump’s tax plan and proposed federal hiring freeze could negatively impact civilian agencies and Virginia industry.

Speaking Wednesday at the Professional Services Council’s Vision 2016 conference, Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., said Trump’s promised tax plan could cost the federal government “$400 billion to $600 billion a year” in revenue, and coupled with Trump’s promise to increase defense spending, would likely result in lower spending on the civilian side.

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