Debate Over Mega Budget Package Heats Up in Senate

The Senate Republican leadership unveiled its version of President Trump’s mega tax reform bill, which includes deeper cuts to Medicaid and SNAP programs to reduce taxes on corporations and wealthy Americans. This immediately drew sharp criticism from civil society groups and sparked intense debate within the Republican ranks, casting doubt on their ability to pass the bill by July 4. José López Zamorano has the details from Washington, D.C.

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