notus: “After weeks of internal conflict, the budget resolution was a bit surprising. Many Republicans thought they needed to have at least a break next week to line up with lawmakers and sort out the remaining issues. But Arlington announced it on Tuesday – Surprising! – his panel has moved forward this week, with Republicans only having a few hours left to finish the blueprint.”
“But drafting a legislative language is not the only concern. The proposed cuts are not consistent with the ambitions of the fiscal hawk, and most of the tax cuts have not been offset, meaning that the law will increase the deficit. In addition to the issue, $4.5 trillion is actually not enough to enact all of President Donald Trump’s tax campaign proposals. And the $4 trillion debt cap rise is the most ideological It’s going to be a tough sell with pure Republicans…”
“According to White House officials, Legislative Bureau officials have been calling on Republican lawmakers to appreciate their support, and the first signs on Wednesday weren’t great.”
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