RUFUS - The Jesstopian House Of The People late last night voted to reject the President's 2024 Wasteful Government Spending Prevention Act, citing concerns for the provisions within the bill. Critics of the Nationalist Party, say that it was a stunt to curtail the president's ability to prevent wasteful government spending, and end corruption related to spending.

The president issued a statement on the Nationalist House website regarding the failure of the passage of the act. In his statement he continued to say that he would address the high inflation by other means, including through executive actions and capping how much individual gas stations and mortgage companies can charge on interest.

"I will continue to sign legislation that aims to lowering the cost of groceries, gas and rent and mortgages," wrote President Laylin. "I know it is an extremely trying time to be a Jesstopian right now, but we are here to work through he high costs, that fortunately, are slowly starting to come down a bit. The actions taken by the Nationalists is despicable, and they should be ashamed for voting against this act."

House Representatives in the Republican Party announced that they all voted for the bill, but due to their large minority in the House, they couldn't override the nays. It is also solely on the Nationalist Party for the act not passing, as expressed by several Republican Senators including Senator Joey Rigg, who voiced frustration with the act being rejected by the House.

"It is unspeakable that they Nationalist controlled House could table this act," said Senator Joey Rigg. "It is pertinent that we work hard to deliver for the Jesstopian people, and that includes getting reckless government spending under control. Our people are hurting because government can't keep their hands out of the pockets of the working people."

"As speaker it is my duty to ensure a floor vote happens," said House Speaker Matthew Carrington. "The vote is up to the Representatives and not the chair. The Nationalists voted strongly opposed to the wasteful spending prevention act, and they voted decisively. I have no authority to override that vote. I know Republicans are disappointed, but my job is to ensure the votes happen in a timely manner."