White House Hearing Concerns About House Bill

NOTUS: “After weeks of internal strife, the budget resolution was a bit of a surprise. Many Republicans thought the House would need at least next week’s recess to get lawmakers in line and sort out the remaining issues. But Arrington announced on Tuesday that — surprise! — his panel was moving ahead this week, leaving Republicans with just hours to finish their blueprint.”

“But drafting legislative language is hardly the only concern. The proposed cuts aren’t in line with the ambitions of fiscal hawks, and most of the tax cuts aren’t offset, meaning the legislation would increase the deficit. Adding to the problems, $4.5 trillion isn’t actually enough to enact all of President Donald Trump’s campaign proposals on taxes. And a $4 trillion debt ceiling raise will be a tough sell with the most ideologically pure Republicans…”

“According to a White House official, staffers with the Office of Legislative Affairs have been calling Republican lawmakers to gauge their support — and the initial indications on Wednesday weren’t great.”