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Senate GOP approves framework for Trump’s tax breaks and spending cuts after late-night session

Senate Republicans approved a tax breaks and spending cuts framework worth $7 trillion by a 51-48 vote, facing opposition mainly from Democrats.
Senators Susan Collins of Maine and Rand Paul of Kentucky voted against the measure, citing concerns over Medicaid cuts and tax burden increases.
The Joint Committee on Taxation estimates the tax breaks will add $5.5 trillion over ten years, benefiting primarily higher earners.
Democrats, including Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, criticized the plan, claiming it disproportionately benefits the wealthy.

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Hawaii Tribune-Herald

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Senate approves GOP budget plan after overnight vote-a-thon - Hawaii Tribune-Herald

WASHINGTON — The Senate approved Republicans’ budget blueprint just after 2:30 a.m. Saturday to clear the way for passing President Donald Trump’s domestic agenda, after Democrats forced an overnight session to protest the GOP push to deliver what the president has called “one big beautiful bill” of spending and tax cuts.

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WFLD

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Senate approves framework for Trump's tax breaks

The U.S. Senate has approved a budget plan pushed by Republicans that's considered to be crucial to President Trump's agenda.

13 hours ago·Chicago, United States

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Irish Independent

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Richard Curran: Trump’s trillions in ‘magic math' tax cuts are where the real action is on Capitol Hill

US president Donald Trump held his tariffs clipboard close on Wednesday, like Nero clutching at his lyre. But the real action was happening elsewhere – on Capitol Hill.

14 hours ago·Ireland

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The Washington Post

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Senate takes a crucial step toward extending Trump tax cuts

The framework needed as part of the budget reconciliation process must also be passed by the House before Congress can work on the massive bill itself.

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indepthnh.org

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Distant Dome: Tax Cuts Take Their Toll on Next State Budget

By GARRY RAYNO, Distant Dome“And if she acts that wayIt’s ’cause you’ve had your dayDon’t put her down, you helped put her there” This Hazel Dickens song is about a woman mistreated by a judgmental man as she longs for his attention. She may not look the best and sometimes her behavior is not perfect, but “She hangs around/Playing her clown/While her soul is aching inside.” In her way, she is similar to the budget proposal the Republican Majorit…

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Monterey Herald

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Panetta Lecture Series: Jeff Sessions to be featured on panel

MONTEREY – Jeff Sessions, the former U.S. attorney general who served in President Donald Trump’s first administration, will be among a group of experts who will convene with former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta on a discussion of the “Constitution, Immigration, Law and Order, Pardons – What Will Be the Law Enforcement Legacy of the Trump Era?” on April 14 in the Panetta Lecture Series. The 28th annual season’s overarching theme is “What Wi…

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