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Johnson Takes Budget Chair Amid Election Push | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin’s Ron Johnson is now chairing the Senate Budget Committee, wielding major influence over federal spending as Republicans push for a last-minute budget bill before the elections. With the GOP’s slim majority at stake, Johnson is expected to slash spending aggressively — possibly even advancing the controversial SAVE America Act to restrict voting. While some, like fellow Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin, urge him to prioritize Wisconsinites over cuts, experts warn his moves could deepen the national debt or curb voter access. With just months left, Johnson’s leadership will shape the…
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