Washington Today (2-12-25): House GOP unveils budget plan with trillions in tax cuts & spending cuts
February 12, 2025
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55:58Now PlayingWashington Today (2-12-25): House GOP unveils budget plan with trillions in tax cuts & spending cuts
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as posted by the channelHouse Republicans release a budget proposal that includes $4.5 trillion in tax cuts, a goal of cutting mandatory spending by $2 trillion and an increase in U.S. debt ceiling of $4 trillion.
We talk about it with Politico Politics Reporter Mia McCarthy. (5)
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