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Matt’s View On BBB Bill

The conversation centers on the challenges of passing a bill in the Senate, with specific focus on the difficulties faced due to the removal of certain provisions that previously garnered support in the House. Key senators like Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins are highlighted as potential obstacles due to their concerns and potential opposition. The bill includes various provisions such as Medicaid changes, clean energy credits, and tax reforms, which are causing internal disagreements among senators. The strategy of combining all these changes into one bill is criticized for potentially leading to the bill’s failure due to the numerous complaints and amendments being proposed.

Local Headlines

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National Headlines

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