House GOP Struggles with Budget Blueprint Details
House Republicans are grappling with essential details of a budget blueprint set to advance in the House next week. Negotiations are ongoing, with Senate plans also in progress.
Key Holdouts and Spending Concerns
Despite progress touted by House GOP leaders after a White House meeting, key lawmakers express reservations about spending cuts in the bill. Tax writers face challenges with the costs of Trump's proposed tax cuts and new exemptions.
Differing Approaches in Senate and House
Senate Budget Chair Lindsey Graham proposes prioritizing border and energy policies over tax questions, contrasting House plans to consolidate everything into a single bill.
Deeper Spending Cuts Advocated
House Republican hard-liners advocate for deeper spending cuts and express discontent over exclusion from key meetings.
Leadership's Efforts for Agreement
Speaker Mike Johnson works with other leaders over the weekend to finalize an agreement. Challenges remain in addressing concerns about spending cuts and debt limit hikes.
Tax-Related Complexities
House Republicans face tax-related issues, including proposals to increase taxes on certain groups and the need to offset any increase in deductions like SALT. Negotiations continue to balance economic growth effects and spending reductions.
Optimism Amidst Challenges
Despite obstacles, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise indicates progress towards agreement on growth numbers. Members work towards aligning assumptions on growth with necessary spending cuts.
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