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Republicans Bypass Parliamentarian to Fast-Track Trump’s Tax Plans

4/3/2025

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Senate Republicans are pushing to sidestep the Senate parliamentarian, seeking to advance President Trump's budget and tax plans without the usual approvals. This bold move aims to extend the 2017 tax cuts while dodging deficit worries, shaking up traditional congressional practices and allowing legislation to sail through with just a simple majority.

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Senate Republicans are pushing to sidestep the Senate parliamentarian, seeking to advance President Trump's budget and tax plans without the usual approvals. This bold move aims to extend the 2017 tax cuts while dodging deficit worries, shaking up traditional congressional practices and allowing legislation to sail through with just a simple majority.