GOP unveils plan to cut deficit by $1 trillion with second 'big, beautiful bill'
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House Republicans unveil second reconciliation bill plan that could purportedly cut federal deficit by over $1 trillion, led by Republican Study Committee Chairman August Pfluger.
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Budget reconciliation allows the majority parties in the House and Senate to pass significant policy reforms by lowering the Senate's threshold to advance a bill to a simple majority rather than 60 votes, provided its measures adhere to a specific set of guardrails. Follow on Twitter at @liz_elkind and send tips to elizabeth.elkind@fox.com
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