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Reconciliation 3.0 Is Set to Keep Chugging Forward

Ron Johnson says he wants to organize the Senate effort to advance another reconciliation bill.

Reconciliation 3.0 Is Set to Keep Chugging Forward
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Sen. Ron Johnson is expected to lead the Senate Budget Committee’s work on a third reconciliation bill, which the article says could include $350 billion in defense spending and other Republican priorities. Speaker Mike Johnson says House Republicans are moving toward a budget resolution to begin the process.

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Ron Johnson
R · WI · SEN

Senator and incoming Senate Budget Committee chair supporting a third reconciliation effort

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Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

Speaker of the House promoting a budget resolution to begin the reconciliation process

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Lindsey Graham
Former U.S. Senator (R-SC)

Former Senate Budget Committee chair whose prior support for reconciliation is recalled

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President backing the proposed reconciliation bill

Steve Scalise
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House majority leader mentioned in connection with a meeting on reconciliation

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Ron Johnson Set to Become Senate Budget Committee Chair

Outlets agree that Ron Johnson is expected to succeed Lindsey Graham as chair of the Senate Budget Committee after Graham’s death. Left-leaning outlets connect the chairmanship to Johnson’s reconciliation agenda and criticism of his plans. Center outlets emphasize the succession and pending approvals. Right-leaning outlets frame the role as a way to advance a third reconciliation bill and Republican priorities.

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