Senate, House and US debt
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The nonpartisan U.S. Congressional Budget Office projected on Tuesday that President Donald Trump's sweeping tax-cut and spending bill would lead to a $2.8 trillion deficit increase over a decade, despite an increase in economic output.
President Donald Trump had previously set a July 4 deadline for Congress to pass his sweeping tax and spending package.
Senate Finance Committee unveils its proposed changes to the House-passed version of Trump's "big, beautiful bill," which could put the two chambers on collision course.
Abbott signed Senate Bills 4 and 23 and House Bill 9 at the Robson Ranch Clubhouse in Denton. All three are part of Republican lawmakers' efforts to bring tax relief statewide to homeowners, seniors and small business owners.
The Senate Committee on Finance argues that its proposal of changes to the bill "prevents the largest tax hike in history."
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans on Monday proposed deeper Medicaid cuts, including new work requirements for parents of teens, as a way to offset the costs of making President Donald Trump’s tax breaks more permanent in draft legislation unveiled for his “big, beautiful bill.”
The Iowa House secured 70 signatures on a petition to call a special session to override the governor's veto of a bill limiting eminent domain use.
Another North Carolina House committee approved Charlotte's transportation overhaul plan Tuesday despite more opposition from a Mecklenburg town. The House Finance Committee voted to advance House Bill 948,