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House Passes Budget Paving Way for Tax Cuts

Feb 26, 2025
Erik Wasson, a Bloomberg Congressional Reporter, dives deep into the House Republicans' newly passed budget blueprint. He explains how this budget could lead to $4.5 trillion in tax cuts and significant cuts to safety-net programs like Medicaid. The discussion highlights divisions within the GOP and addresses potential political backlash from constituents. Wasson emphasizes the importance of consensus as lawmakers navigate the challenges of budget reconciliation and the implications for everyday Americans.
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  • The House successfully passed a budget blueprint aimed at $4.5 trillion in tax cuts by implementing significant reductions in mandatory programs like Medicaid.
  • Internal conflicts among House Republicans highlight the challenge of uniting moderates and conservatives to address both tax relief and social safety net funding.

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House Passes $4.5 Trillion Tax Cut Blueprint

The House of Representatives approved a budget blueprint that outlines a $4.5 trillion tax cut intended to raise the debt ceiling by $4 trillion and implement $2 trillion in cuts to mandatory programs like Medicaid and food assistance. This plan, if passed by the Senate, would allow for a streamlined legislative process known as budget reconciliation, enabling it to pass with only 50 votes. The internal dynamics among House Republicans were tense, with moderates expressing concern over the reductions in social safety net programs, while conservatives pushed for deeper cuts. Dramatic lobbying from former President Trump was pivotal in rallying support from skeptical members, resulting in the successful passage of the initial budget resolution.

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