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The Senate Republican tax bill aims to address its estimated $3 trillion cost over the next decade by implementing the largest reduction in federal safety net funding in at least two decades. The bill targets more than $1 trillion in social spending, primarily by slashing funding for Medicaid and the
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Senate Republicans, led by President Donald Trump, narrowly advanced a massive tax cut and spending bill over the weekend, despite strong opposition from Democrats who claim the legislation disproportionately benefits the wealthy at the expense of social programs. The 940-page bill would fund Trump's top priorities, including border
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President Donald Trump has been making false claims to promote his massive domestic policy bill, including inaccuracies about Medicaid and taxes on Social Security benefits. Trump claimed that Medicaid is "left the same" by the bill, when in fact, major changes and funding cuts would result in millions
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California's lawmakers have dramatically altered their stance on subsidies for the film and television industry, shifting from opposition to strong support. The reversal reflects a broader shift in the state's priorities, as politicians and labor unions recognize the industry's importance to local economies and
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The sprawling 940-page bill, driven by Republican priorities, aims to provide tax breaks, spending cuts, and new money for national defense and deportations. President Donald Trump has urged lawmakers to deliver the bill by July 4th, while Democrats vehemently oppose it. The legislation's focal point is tax cuts,
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U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01) has voted against the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Legislative Branch Appropriations measure, citing its weakening of Congress's oversight powers. The bill provides $5 billion to fund the U.S. House of Representatives, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), the Government Accountability Office (GAO)
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Senate Republicans are racing against time to pass a massive tax and spending bill that includes the bulk of President Trump's agenda, with leaders still trying to lock in the votes to meet the president's goal of signing a bill into law by July 4. Despite
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As the Assisted Dying Bill moves through the UK Parliament, sparking a passionate debate on the moral and legal implications of medically assisted dying, advocacy groups, medical professionals, and politicians are reflecting on the significance of this legislation. The bill, which has been years in the making, aims to provide
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Congresswoman Lauren Underwood delivered remarks at the House Appropriations Committee markup of the fiscal year 2026 Legislative Branch funding bill, criticizing the bill's numerous shortcomings. The bill, she argued, fails to invest in the institutions that keep democracy alive, opting to hollow them out and cede Congress'
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The House Appropriations Committee has cleared the FY 2026 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, which provides $5 billion in funding for the legislative branch, a 5.3% decrease from the FY 2025 enacted House level. The bill, which will now head to the House floor, makes responsible funding decreases and prioritizes
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed four tax reform bills into law, marking a significant step towards improving the country's tax landscape. The bills aim to consolidate Nigeria's fragmented tax laws into a harmonised statute, establish a uniform legal and operational framework for tax administration, and
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The New Jersey Senate Budget Committee has yet again put off the final budget vote, this time until Friday night, due to delays in assembling the bill. Despite a negotiated agreement between Governor Phil Murphy and legislative leaders, the process continues to be marred by the last-minute nature of the
