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GOP Unveils $1.6 Trillion Reconciliation Plan Amid Skepticism

1/13/2026

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The Republican Study Committee unveiled a new reconciliation plan, "reconciliation 2.0," aimed at saving $1.6 trillion.
Chairman August Pfluger calls it a second "big, beautiful bill" addressing affordability, healthcare, and energy costs.
GOP leaders remain skeptical about passage due to the House's slim majority.
The framework would change Obamacare subsidies, lower energy costs, and make home buying more affordable, though internal divisions and prior legislative challenges raise doubts about its chances.

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The Republican Study Committee unveiled a new reconciliation plan, "reconciliation 2.0," aimed at saving $1.6 trillion.
Chairman August Pfluger calls it a second "big, beautiful bill" addressing affordability, healthcare, and energy costs.
GOP leaders remain skeptical about passage due to the House's slim majority.
The framework would change Obamacare subsidies, lower energy costs, and make home buying more affordable, though internal divisions and prior legislative challenges raise doubts about its chances.