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Thune Battles GOP Resistance Over Controversial 'Big Beautiful Bill'

6/26/2025

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune is pushing forward with the contentious "Big Beautiful Bill," facing fierce resistance from fellow Republicans. With proposed Medicaid cuts and a meager $15 billion fund, senators are voicing worries about the bill's viability and its far-reaching consequences, while parliamentary rulings could add more hurdles to its approval.

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune is pushing forward with the contentious "Big Beautiful Bill," facing fierce resistance from fellow Republicans. With proposed Medicaid cuts and a meager $15 billion fund, senators are voicing worries about the bill's viability and its far-reaching consequences, while parliamentary rulings could add more hurdles to its approval.