US EditionNow that they've passed a budget plan, the hard part begins for Republicans
- Republicans narrowly passed a budget plan that allows them to draft legislation without Democratic support, but face challenges in crafting a final bill that satisfies conservatives while preserving key safety net programs.
- Republicans aim to extend the individual tax cuts from Trump's first term before they expire at year's end, but need to find at least $1.5 trillion in spending cuts to offset the cost.
- Democrats argue that Republicans want to slash government programs to pass tax cuts benefiting the wealthy, while Republicans say their focus is on work requirements and eligibility assessments.
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GOP faces tough trade-offs on spending and taxes in sweeping bill - Washington Examiner
With a budget resolution now in place, congressional Republicans are forging ahead with crafting their major fiscal overhaul. However, leadership is facing some major dilemmas over spending cuts and tax policy. Republicans are looking to extend the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act through budget reconciliation, a legislative process that allows bills to bypass the filibuster and pass with only a simple majority in the Senate. They also want to add new…
St Louis Post-Dispatch
Now the hard part begins for Republicans
WASHINGTON — Republicans narrowly got their budget plan over the finish line. Now comes the hard part.
Now That They’ve Passed A Budget Plan, The Hard Part Begins For Republicans
Republicans narrowly got their budget plan over the finish line. Now comes the hard part. The resolution adopted this week was only a first step that allows Republicans to draft legislation that they can push through Congress without Democratic support. Next, they begin crafting a final bill with enough spending cuts to satisfy those on the right while not jeopardizing the reelection prospects of more vulnerable lawmakers whose constituents rely…
Republicans Begin Crafting a Final Budget Bill
WASHINGTON — Republicans narrowly got their budget plan over the finish line. Now comes the hard part. The resolution adopted this week was only a first step that allows Republicans to draft legislation that they can push through Congress without Democratic support. Next, they begin crafting a final bill with enough spending cuts to satisfy those on the right while not jeopardizing the reelection prospects of more vulnerable lawmakers whose cons…
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