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This ‘Big Beautiful Bill' got even worse

This ‘Big Beautiful Bill' got even worse

Washington Post16 hours ago
The One Big Beautiful Bill just passed the Senate, bringing the cornerstone of Trump's legislative agenda one step closer to the finish line. But what's actually in it, and who will feel its effects the most? Columnist Dana Milbank is joined by contributing columnists Ramesh Ponnuru and Natasha Sarin to discuss the economic and political implications.
Additional reading by our columnists:
Ramesh Ponnuru: The Republican shell game on tax cuts
Natasha Sarin: This senator's comment on Medicaid cuts was brutal but accurate
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