
WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans managed to proceed to debate their massive budget plan Thursday night, but not before an unexpected delay caused by some of their own who have concerns about their strategy on tax cuts and potential cuts to Medicaid. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Prior to debate commencing on the measure Friday, the delay occurred as those Republicans met with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D.
Main Idea: Senate Republicans, led by John Thune, moved ahead on a budget plan despite party worries about how it would handle Trump’s tax cuts and possible Medicaid cuts.
Key Points:
Senate budget fights could delay tax cuts and raise the chance of Medicaid cuts, which may leave households, patients, and small businesses facing higher costs and less certainty.
If leaders keep Trump’s tax cuts in place and avoid deep program cuts, some taxpayers and businesses could see lower taxes and steadier planning.
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