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Trump's Legislation Awaits Key Decision from Murkowski

7/3/2025

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President Trump's contentious legislation now rests in the hands of moderate Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski from Alaska. In a bid to win her support, the Senate has proposed exempting Alaska from specific food stamp cost provisions. However, doubts linger about whether these concessions will be enough to sway her decision, given the exclusion of other key provisions.

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President Trump's contentious legislation now rests in the hands of moderate Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski from Alaska. In a bid to win her support, the Senate has proposed exempting Alaska from specific food stamp cost provisions. However, doubts linger about whether these concessions will be enough to sway her decision, given the exclusion of other key provisions.