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Republicans Unlock Reconciliation Power | Boise News

Republicans just cleared a major hurdle with a 20-14 House Budget Committee vote, paving the way to pass a $95 billion spending package using budget reconciliation — a rare legislative shortcut that needs only a simple majority. The bill could fund farmers, beef up the Defense Department, and push a voter ID law dubbed the SAVE America Act. Democrats fought back, trying to slash defense funding and redirect priorities toward everyday Americans, but their amendments failed. With both chambers racing to act before summer recess, this vote could set the stage for some of the biggest policy moves…

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