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Navigating Budget Reconciliation and Bipartisanship
This chapter explores the complexities of using budget reconciliation bills as a strategy for passing legislation with a simple majority. It highlights the historical context, motivations, and potential downsides of bypassing bipartisanship, particularly in relation to contentious issues like tax breaks for the wealthy. The discussion balances the challenges of garnering bipartisan support with the political pressures faced by legislators amidst growing income inequality.
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