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Republicans Clear Path for $95B Package | Wichita News
Republicans just cleared a major hurdle with a House Budget Committee vote approving a $95 billion reconciliation package, paving the way to pass key legislation without Democratic support. The resolution funds defense, farmers, and voter ID laws — a move Republicans call essential for national security and rural support. Democrats fiercely oppose, arguing priorities should be on everyday affordability, not tax cuts or military spending, and blocked amendments aimed at cutting defense and intelligence funding. The House plans to vote before summer recess begins July 23, while Senate action…
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