22 h. ago Overhaul the LAPD, in this economy? Questions surround chief’s plan amid budget crunch

Overhaul the LAPD, in this economy? Questions surround chief’s plan amid budget crunch  Los Angeles Times

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34 h. ago Exclusive — Senate Majority Leader John Thune Targeting July 4 as Deadline to Send Reconciliation Plan Extending Trump Tax Cuts to President’s Desk

WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader John Thune told Breitbart News exclusively he is targeting a July 4 deadline to get the big budget reconciliation plan that would extend President Donald Trump’s 2017 tax cuts– adding no tax on tips, Social Security income, or overtime wages–to the president’s desk for his signature. The post Exclusive — Senate Majority Leader John Thune Targeting July 4 as Deadline to Send Reconciliation Plan Extending Trump Tax Cuts to President’s Desk appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 d. ago Trump needs unity among Republicans to pass his budget bill. Can he get it?

Congress returns from a two-week recess with a massive item on its to-do list: budget reconciliation. Lawmakers barely passed the plan's framework along party lines and now face an uphill battle on reaching consensus.

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4 d. ago SCOOP: Republicans roll out $69B funding plan for new CBP agents, building border wall in Trump budget bill

House Republicans are unveiling their plans for how to handle the border in their massive Trump agenda bill.

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6 d. ago Los Angeles budget committee to consider Mayor Bass' proposed spending plan

Los Angeles budget committee to consider Mayor Bass' proposed spending plan  NBC4 Los Angeles

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7 d. ago Alaska Senate committee’s draft budget cuts $206 million from House plan but still has deficit

Alaska Senate committee’s draft budget cuts $206 million from House plan but still has deficit  Alaska Beacon

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1 week ago LA Budget Plan Cuts 1,600 Jobs, Adds Firefighters After Blazes

LA Budget Plan Cuts 1,600 Jobs, Adds Firefighters After Blazes  Bloomberg.com

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1 week ago In LA State of the City speech, Mayor Bass says layoffs will be part of budget plan

In LA State of the City speech, Mayor Bass says layoffs will be part of budget plan  NBC4 Los Angeles

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2 w. ago Trump plan would eliminate NOAA climate research, slash agency budget

Trump plan would eliminate NOAA climate research, slash agency budget  The Washington Post

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2 w. ago Massive cuts to NASA science proposed in early White House budget plan

Massive cuts to NASA science proposed in early White House budget plan  The Washington Post

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3 w. ago Now that they've passed a budget plan, the hard part begins for Republicans

Republicans narrowly got their budget plan over the finish line this week

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3 w. ago House GOP leaders prepare budget vote, daring dissenters to oppose Trump

House GOP leaders are moving ahead with a budget plan that is meant to pave the way for future votes on President Trump's domestic agenda, but members within their own party oppose the bill. Some dissenters have remained opposed to the bill, despite pressure from leaders and Trump himself.

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3 w. ago House GOP leaders delay budget vote because of conservative opposition

House GOP leaders delayed a critical vote after being unable to sway a sufficient number of holdouts within the party. The vote on a Senate amendment related to a budget plan would have brought the party one step closer to implementing much of President Trump's legislative agenda.

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3 w. ago Wu unveils $4.8 billion budget plan as Boston prepares for ‘worst case scenarios’ under Trump

Mayor Michelle Wu did not rule out potential hiring freezes and layoffs if President Trump's policies lead to worsening financial crises. The post Wu unveils $4.8 billion budget plan as Boston prepares for ‘worst case scenarios’ under Trump appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 w. ago The House Republicans Holding Out Against Trump’s Budget and Tax Cut Plan

Hard-line conservatives concerned about the deficit are among President Trump’s most stalwart supporters in Congress. But they say they cannot in good conscience back the budget plan he has endorsed.

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3 w. ago Future of Trump budget bill uncertain as House GOP rebels mutiny over Senate plan

The future of congressional Republicans' reconciliation plans is uncertain with an expected vote looming on Wednesday.

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3 w. ago Johnson again relying on Trump to bring GOP holdouts in line on budget plan

Speaker Johnson is meeting at the White House with President Trump and House Republican holdouts on the budget bill to fund Trump's agenda.

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3 w. ago Senate GOP passes budget plan, setting up a critical next phase for Trump agenda

The vote brings Republicans a step closer to finalizing a sweeping plan to address defense, energy, immigration and tax policy. But a number of potential wildcards must still be sorted out.

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4 w. ago Trump’s Tariffs Follow Anger Over Trade Imbalances and Lost Manufacturing Jobs

Economists and legal experts question how the strongest economy in the world can be facing a national emergency over the trade deficit.

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4 w. ago Senate Republicans move forward with their budget plan to promote Trump's agenda

If passed, the package could become a hallmark of President Trump's second term. But a number of obstacles remain ahead.

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