Omnibus Omits Justice Department ‘Slush Fund’ Rider Ending Payments to Liberal Groups

The Washington Free Beacon reports:

President Obama on Wednesday backed the final spending package that would continue to fund the government through September 2016, with the White House saying it meets his expectations without containing “hundreds of needless ideological riders.”

The bill was praised by the likes of Planned Parenthood and will continue to allow American funding to go toward “international climate” efforts in poorer nations. The bill would also provide handouts for NASCAR tracks, college students, teachers, and racehorses.

However, one provision that did not make the final omnibus bill would have eliminated what critics refer to as a Department of Justice “slush fund” that allows money to be funneled to third-party activist groups—a practice that has come under scrutiny due to the liberal ideological bent of some of the approved organizations.

No separation of powers for you.