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CQ Budget

CQ Budget

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 CQ Roll Call’s budget tracker David Lerman explains how lawmakers in Congress spend the nation’s money.© 2019 All Rights Reserved CQ Roll Call, Inc. 324838 Political Science Politics & Government
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  • 'Beautiful' bill picked apart

    'Beautiful' bill picked apart
    Jun 23 2025
    The Senate parliamentarian has been busy throwing out key provisions in the GOP's reconciliation bill, ruling against measures affecting food stamps, immigration policy, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and more. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Aidan Quigley assess the latest condition of the reconciliation package and the fiscal 2026 appropriations process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • Medicaid and 'SALT' divide GOP

    Medicaid and 'SALT' divide GOP
    Jun 17 2025
    The release of the biggest portion of the Senate GOP's reconciliation bill triggered internal party clashes over the scope of Medicaid cuts and the size of the state and local tax deduction known as SALT, among other disputes. CQ Roll Call's Caitlin Reilly, Sandhya Raman and David Lerman outline the sticking points in the Senate Finance Commitee's draft text and what they mean for the effort to pass a reconciliation bill by the July Fourth recess. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • 'Big, beautiful' bill on the line

    'Big, beautiful' bill on the line
    Jun 9 2025
    Senate Republicans are struggling to produce text of their reconciliation package this week despite disputes over Medicaid, food stamps, tax policy, Medicare and more. CQ Roll Call's Peter Cohn, Caitlin Reilly and David Lerman outline the big fights that could tie up the bill and look ahead to the fiscal 2026 appropriations process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
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