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House GOP Unveils Major Budget-Reconciliation Framework to Cut Costs

The Republican Study Committee rolled out a marquee budget-reconciliation framework aimed at trimming about $1.6 trillion in government spending and lowering costs in housing, health care, and energy. It includes a new zero-to-low-down-payment mortgage option called Don payment, tax-advantaged health freedom accounts, and energy-permitting reforms, plus intentions to refill the strategic oil reserve with discounted Venezuelan oil. The plan signals broad GOP backing but faces skepticism from moderates and leadership about a clear path forward amid broader Capitol Hill debates and ongoing political tensions.

via Politico|

#budget-reconciliation #healthcare #house-of-representatives

world5 months ago•4 min saved

US Congress Accelerates Russia Sanctions Amid Ukraine Crisis

A conservative faction of US Congress is pushing for a major overhaul of sanctions against Russia, advocating for broader, economy-wide measures and increased presidential authority to leverage Russia's war efforts, while also criticizing past administrations' handling of Russian aggression.

via Kyiv Post|

#congress #republican-study-committee #russia-sanctions

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"House GOP Struggles to Find Unity in Speaker Chaos"

The Republican Study Committee (RSC), a conservative House Republican caucus, has become a significant link between the key players in the ongoing GOP speaker fight. The RSC, which is now home to the majority of House GOP lawmakers, has seen several prominent figures in the speaker race emerge from its ranks, including Rep. Jim Jordan and Majority Leader Steve Scalise. The current RSC chair, Rep. Kevin Hern, was also considered a potential speaker candidate. The RSC represents 80% of the Republican conference and emphasizes limited government and conservative principles.

via Fox News|

#gop-speaker-fight #house-republican-caucus #jim-jordan

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Jerome Powell to address Republican Study Committee.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is scheduled to speak to the Republican Study Committee, the largest conservative caucus in the House Republican Conference, on Wednesday. The debt ceiling and banking issues are likely to be top topics of interest for members. Powell's visit comes as House Republicans are pushing for spending cuts as a condition of voting to raise the debt ceiling. The Fed chairman has previously stated that lawmakers "must raise" the debt ceiling to avoid unprecedented default.

via The Hill|

#banking-system #debt-ceiling #jerome-powell