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New Bill Promises $1.6T Deficit Cut, Faces Backlash

5/22/2025

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A senior White House official claims a new bill could slash deficits by $1.6 trillion and generate $2.6 trillion in revenue over the next decade. Yet, critics warn it might add $3.3 trillion to the national debt, facing fierce resistance from fiscal conservatives and raising concerns about its impact on low-income Americans.

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A senior White House official claims a new bill could slash deficits by $1.6 trillion and generate $2.6 trillion in revenue over the next decade. Yet, critics warn it might add $3.3 trillion to the national debt, facing fierce resistance from fiscal conservatives and raising concerns about its impact on low-income Americans.