Trump says 'big, beautiful' bill 'must' meet deadline as some Republicans waver
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GOP lawmakers question the feasibility of the July 4 deadline for Trump's "big, beautiful bill" as House and Senate members debate key provisions on Medicaid funding and SALT deductions.
Elizabeth Elkind is a politics reporter for Fox News Digital leading coverage of the House of Representatives. Previous digital bylines seen at Daily Mail and CBS News.
It's a thought shared by members outside of the conservative rebel group as well – Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., who represents part of New York City, said Fourth of July is a "realistic" goal, but not one she was married to. Follow on Twitter at @liz_elkind and send tips to elizabeth.elkind@fox.com
"I'm not set on getting this done by July 4th. I know that's a goal, it's a nice soundbite, doing this on Independence Day and celebrating America," Malliotakis said. "But at the end of the day, we've got to do it right. And I'd rather take a few more days, a few more weeks, to make sure we can deliver a good product for the American people."
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