10 h. ago Senate moves toward final vote on big budget bill, with Alaska at the forefront

Senate moves toward final vote on big budget bill, with Alaska at the forefront  Alaska Beacon

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10 h. ago US Senate moves toward final vote on big budget bill, with Alaska at the forefront

US Senate moves toward final vote on big budget bill, with Alaska at the forefront  Alaska Beacon

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10 h. ago Senator Blackburn Pulls Support for AI Moratorium in Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Amid Backlash

After critics called the bill a “get-out-jail-free-card” for Big Tech that could make it nearly impossible to rein in social media platforms, Senator Marsha Blackburn killed her own compromise.

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14 h. ago Why a GOP senator says the budget bill breaks Trump's promise

The massive budget bill that Senate Republicans are debating pays for some of its tax cuts by slashing hundreds of billions of dollars in Medicaid spending. The latest report from the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office estimates nearly 12 million people will lose health insurance if the Senate version of the bill becomes law. Trump insists the cuts come from eliminating waste, fraud and abuse. Democrats have said they break Trump's promise not to touch Medicaid — and over the weekend, Republican Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina agreed. "What do I tell 663,000 people in two years or three years when President Trump breaks his promise by pushing them off of Medicaid because the funding's not there anymore?" We asked Sarah Jane Tribble, the chief rural correspondent for KFF Health News, what the cuts will mean for rural residents of states like North Carolina — and the hospitals that serve them.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple ...

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31 h. ago Murkowski can still do the right thing—forfeit the sale of her vote on GOP/Trump tax scam

Murkowski can still do the right thing—forfeit the sale of her vote on GOP/Trump tax scam  Reporting From Alaska

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37 h. ago Trump admin live updates: Senate begins debate on Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'

After a dramatic procedural vote late Saturday night and a nearly 16-hour reading of the bill, the Senate started debate on Trump’s megabill.

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63 h. ago EXCLUSIVE — Rep Addison McDowell: Trump Could Be ‘Most Consequential President Since George Washington’

Rep. Addison McDowell (R-NC) told Breitbart News Saturday the Senate is nearing final passage of President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, setting the stage for a July 4 signing ceremony that would mark a landmark legislative victory and historic economic boost. The post EXCLUSIVE — Rep Addison McDowell: Trump Could Be ‘Most Consequential President Since George Washington’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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64 h. ago Exclusive — Sen. Markwayne Mullin Makes Final Pitch for 'BBB': Prevents $4 Trillion Tax Increase, Builds the Wall

Sen, Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) made the final pitch for the budget reconciliation bill during an appearance on Breitbart News Saturday, noting that it not only prevents a massive tax increase on the American people but enhances border security, ushers in energy independence, and much more. The post Exclusive — Sen. Markwayne Mullin Makes Final Pitch for ‘BBB’: Prevents $4 Trillion Tax Increase, Builds the Wall appeared first on Breitbart.

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65 h. ago Republicans Lavish Alaska With Benefits in Policy Bill, Grasping for a Key Vote

Republicans Lavish Alaska With Benefits in Policy Bill, Grasping for a Key Vote  The New York Times

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66 h. ago As U.S. Senate nears vote, Alaska legislators and governor send delegation mixed messages on budget reconciliation bill

As U.S. Senate nears vote, Alaska legislators and governor send delegation mixed messages on budget reconciliation bill  Anchorage Daily News

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3 d. ago Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Signs Bill Mandating Ten Commandments in Classrooms

Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) signed legislation last week that mandates the display of the Ten Commandments in all public school classrooms, beginning in September. The post Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Signs Bill Mandating Ten Commandments in Classrooms appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 d. ago Poll: Strong Support for Ending Taxes on Tips in Big, Beautiful Bill

There is strong support for ending taxes on tips in the budget reconciliation measure, otherwise known as the "big, beautiful bill," a recent survey from the Economist/YouGov found. The post Poll: Strong Support for Ending Taxes on Tips in Big, Beautiful Bill appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 d. ago US Senate Republicans face new roadblocks on Trump bill as deadline nears

US Senate Republicans face new roadblocks on Trump bill as deadline nears  Reuters

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4 d. ago Governor Patrick Morrisey Celebrates Legislation to Establish the Washington Center at WVU

Governor Patrick Morrisey Celebrates Legislation to Establish the Washington Center at WVU  WV Office of the Governor (.gov)

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6 d. ago Trump Slams Massie over Big, Beautiful Bill: 'Third Rate' Congressman Who 'Wants to Raise Your Taxes with Non

President Donald Trump slammed Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) on Tuesday over his lack of support for the budget reconciliation bill, otherwise known as the "big, beautiful bill," asserting that the Kentucky Republican is a "third rate" congressman who effectively "wants to raise your taxes" by not supporting the measure. The post Trump Slams Massie over Big, Beautiful Bill: ‘Third Rate’ Congressman Who ‘Wants to Raise Your Taxes with Non-Support appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 d. ago County Leaders Visit Washington to Share Local Perspective on Budget Reconciliation

County Leaders Visit Washington to Share Local Perspective on Budget Reconciliation  National Association of Counties

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7 d. ago Exclusive — Sen. John Thune: Senate on Schedule to Pass Big, Beautiful Bill by July 4

The U.S. Senate is on track to pass the budget reconciliation plan — better known as the "big, beautiful bill" — out of the Senate by President Donald Trump's preferred July 4 deadline, Senate Majority Leader John Thune told Breitbart News Saturday over the weekend. The post Exclusive — Sen. John Thune: Senate on Schedule to Pass Big, Beautiful Bill by July 4 appeared first on Breitbart.

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8 d. ago Could there be a statewide cell phone ban in Mass. schools by fall?

Senate President Karen Spilka said she hopes to get legislation in front of Governor Maura Healey before the start of the school year. The post Could there be a statewide cell phone ban in Mass. schools by fall? appeared first on Boston.com.

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9 d. ago American Suppressor Association, Gun Rights and Medical Groups Urge Senate GOP to End NFA Tax Scheme

The American Suppressor Association is urging Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R) to keep the provisions in the budget reconciliation bill removing the National Firearms Act tax on short-barreled rifles and shotguns. The post American Suppressor Association, Gun Rights and Medical Groups Urge Senate GOP to End NFA Tax Scheme appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Governor Dunleavy Mourns the Passing of Former Legislator Clark Gruening

Governor Dunleavy Mourns the Passing of Former Legislator Clark Gruening  Alaska Native News

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