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House Rules Committee advances budget resolution as path forward remains uncertain

The House is set to vote on a budget resolution that could help pass President Donald Trump's tax and spending priorities as early as Tuesday evening.
Speaker Mike Johnson faces pressure to unite centrist and conservative Republicans on proposed spending cuts in the resolution.
Rep. Victoria Spartz announced her opposition to the current budget plan, citing insufficient spending cuts and arguing about $1 trillion in waste.
House Republicans must pass the resolution by March 14 to prevent government funding from running out, with negotiations planned if the resolution passes in the House.

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Raw Story

Medicaid not just for 'lazy welfare people': GOP lawmaker

House Republicans' plan to take an ax to Medicaid appears to be in real trouble as several Republicans from swing districts are voicing fear that it could harm their own constituents.One such Republican is Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ), who made his case for not cutting Medicaid on the grounds that such...

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Newsweek

Republican divisions are growing under Trump

House Republicans are split on a budget resolution that aims to advance President Donald Trump's agenda.

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The Epoch Times

House Rules Committee Passes Budget Resolution, Sends It to House Floor for Vote

The House Rules Committee advanced on Feb. 24 a budget resolution that would begin the process of the GOP passing a major bill consisting of President Donald Trump’s agenda, sending it to the House floor for a crucial vote. The committee reported out the resolution 9-4. When there will be a vote on the resolution is to be determined. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said the plan is for it to be this week. With no Democrats expected to vote fo…

7 days ago·New York, United States

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npr

Reconciliation is the key to unlocking Trump's agenda. Here's how it works

Republicans in Congress are turning to a tool of the budget process to pass major elements of President Trump's agenda without the threat of a filibuster from Senate Democrats.

7 days ago·Washington, United States

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Time Magazine

GOP Lawmaker Tells Trump He May Vote Against Budget Bill Over Medicaid Cuts

Around a dozen House Republicans are uneasy about the prospect of voting for their party’s budget proposal over potential cuts to Medicaid, according to several people familiar with the conversations. And with only a narrow majority in the House, GOP leaders are now navigating an increasingly volatile path, where the fate of the budget, and the possibility of a government shutdown, hinges on resolving these internal divisions. [time-brightcove n…

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New York Post

House GOP advances budget framework for border, energy and tax priorities for final vote

House Republicans advanced a budget framework through a committee on Monday, setting up a final vote to pursue spending priorities for border, defense and energy initiatives as well as to extend President Trump's 2017 tax cuts package.

7 days ago·New York, United States

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