House Republicans release budget plan, with trillions in tax and spending cuts

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House GOP releases budget calling for trillions in cuts to taxes and spending

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Senate gets moving on two-track budget plan

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House budget draft unveiled ahead of Thursday markup

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The Pentagon needs a budget cut, not a spending spree

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House Republicans unveil blueprint to advance Trump's agenda

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Read: House budget resolution

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Trump expresses confidence Democrats will help extend tax cuts

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Trump’s budget cuts are unconstitutional

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House Republicans release budget plan, with trillions in tax and spending cuts

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