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Senate Divided Over $95B Budget | Salt Lake City News
A massive $95 billion House budget proposal is stirring political chaos in the Senate, with key Republicans like John Thune and Thom Tillis sounding alarms. Thune warns it’s too risky politically, especially with midterms looming, and questions whether the gains justify the fallout — particularly as defense hawks demand more funding and fiscal conservatives fret over debt. The Senate’s 50-vote hurdle looms large, and Democrats may exploit GOP divisions by pushing amendments on contentious issues like food aid. Tillis is also firmly opposed to any voting rule changes in the bill, calling them…
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