Reporter's Notebook: GOP clash over ‘skinny’ vs ‘obese’ DHS bill as Trump agenda looms
Senator John Kennedy warned that this reconciliation bill might be the last major legislation before the midterms.
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Senator John Kennedy warned that this reconciliation bill might be the last major legislation before the midterms.
Senate Republicans are debating whether to pass a narrow "skinny" reconciliation bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security or a broader "obese" package including Iran war funding and the SAVE America Act.
Senate Majority Leader advocating for a narrow bill
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President mentioned as influencing the agenda
Senator discussing legislative speed
Senator expressing skepticism on war funding
Senator supporting war mission
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Senator supporting war mission
