Legislative Progress and Opposition
The House Ways and Means Committee approved 's tax breaks bill after intense negotiations, despite significant Democratic opposition and internal GOP divisions over Medicaid work requirements and SALT deductions.
Democrats criticize the bill as favoring the wealthy at the expense of essential safety net programs, with proposed Medicaid and SNAP cuts facing scrutiny from various GOP factions and Democratic lawmakers.
Negotiations and Potential Compromises
works to reconcile differences between blue-state Republicans seeking larger SALT deductions and conservatives demanding stricter Medicaid cuts, aiming for a bill that satisfies both sides.
Proposals to adjust SALT deduction caps and expedite Medicaid work requirement implementations are discussed as potential compromises to secure enough Republican support for the bill's passage.