Freshman Squeeze GOP, Wring Out $100B in Cuts

House Republicans have toughened their budget proposals, after some cajoling from freshman lawmakers: They emerged from last night’s meeting with the news that they’ll seek $100 billion in cuts, Politico reports. Lawmakers from the 87-member strong freshman class pushed the changes, calling for $100 billion in cuts immediately—not over…

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Freshman Squeeze GOP, Wring Out $100B in Cuts

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