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Big Beautiful Bill hits a Roadblock plus The China Reset & the Drug Price Drop
🏛️ Legislative Setback: The “Big Beautiful Bill” The House Budget Committee voted down a major budget reconciliation bill championed by Donald Trump. The bill was rejected due to opposition from conservative Republicans who felt it didn’t go far enough in advancing Trump’s agenda. Key concerns included: Front-loaded tax cuts and spending with delayed savings. Delayed reforms that might be repealed before implementation. Lack of trust in moderate Republicans ("RINOs"). Despite the setback, Trump and his allies remain optimistic, framing it as a temporary roadblock and…
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