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Republican Budget Plan in Chaos | Dayton News
House Republicans just dropped a $95 billion budget plan, but Senate Republicans are already squabbling over whether it’s worth the political trouble—especially with midterms looming. Senator John Thune warns it’s risky, with defense hawks demanding more than the $60 billion allocated for the military and fiscal conservatives fretting about how to pay for it without exploding the deficit. Plus, getting 50 votes in the Senate feels like a tall order right now. Thune’s also bracing for Democratic amendments—like reinstating cuts to food aid—that could paint Republicans as out of touch…
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