Tangle The Big, Beautiful Bill gets through the Senate.
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Jul 2, 2025 The Senate passed a major taxation and spending bill amid intense political strife, with unexpected votes shaping its fate. The ramifications of this One Big, Beautiful Bill spark debate over fiscal responsibility and tax incentives. Tensions also rise as lawmakers navigate the complexities of the debt ceiling and ongoing crises in Sudan. Listeners hear a touching story of a book collector whose discovery unveils a surprising family link, contrasting the heavy political discussions with a personal touch.
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Big Beautiful Bill Senate Passage
- The Big Beautiful Bill passed the Senate narrowly, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote.
- The bill expands tax cuts, raises the debt limit, cuts Medicaid, and includes major changes to immigration and energy policy.
Left Criticism Highlights Fiscal and Social Concerns
- Critics on the left warn the bill deeply harms fiscal responsibility and disproportionately benefits the wealthy.
- It cuts Medicaid funding, threatens public programs, and was passed with little public awareness or transparency.
Right Supports Economic Certainty and Tax Cuts
- Supporters on the right emphasize economic certainty and permanent tax cuts for businesses.
- They argue the bill reduces waste in welfare programs and boosts small businesses and GDP growth.