That's what the Washington Post told readers, although not exactly in those words. The Post told readers that several Republican senators opposed a spending bill because it provided "generous funding increases in the midst of an economic crisis."
It would have been helpful if the Post had explained this logic more clearly to readers. In effect, the article implied that these Republicans would prefer to see budget cuts even as the economy desperately needs spending. That would be an effective way to slow growth and raise unemployment. The paper should have called attention to the implications of these senators' position.
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