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Navigating the Budget Maze
This chapter highlights the legislative struggles on Capitol Hill as Republicans attempt to leverage budget reconciliation for tax cuts and spending cuts. It explores the complexities of consolidating various issues into a single bill, the tensions between parties, and the implications for government shutdowns. Additionally, it addresses concerns over the balance of power between Congress and the executive branch, punctuated by modern influences such as a 'doge caucus' and the role of figures like Elon Musk.