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Senate GOP Faces Showdown Over Controversial Tax Bill

6/27/2025

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Senate Republicans are in a tug-of-war over their tax bill, grappling with contentious Medicaid cuts and skipping committee hearings. As the Senate parliamentarian scrutinizes the provisions, a vote looms on the horizon. The stakes are high, with rural hospitals—lifelines for many—facing dire consequences if these cuts go through.

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Story summary

Senate Republicans are in a tug-of-war over their tax bill, grappling with contentious Medicaid cuts and skipping committee hearings. As the Senate parliamentarian scrutinizes the provisions, a vote looms on the horizon. The stakes are high, with rural hospitals—lifelines for many—facing dire consequences if these cuts go through.