06.16.25

Republican Tax Giveaways in House-Passed “One Big, Beautiful Bill” Will Cost $31 Trillion, According to CRFB

Today, the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB), a centrist budget policy think tank, released analysis showing that if the temporary tax provisions in the House-passed “One Big, Beautiful Bill” are made permanent, it will add $31 trillion to the national debt over 30 years. The Republicans’ House-passed bill currently ends certain provisions, like no tax on tips and accelerated depreciation of business property, after four or five years making the cost of the bill less than if thes… Continue Reading

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06.16.25

Merkley Denounces Reckless Republican Effort to Sell off Public Lands in “One Big, Beautiful Bill”

Today, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee and the Interior-Environment Appropriations Subcommittee, released the below statement following reports that the Republican “One Big, Beautiful Bill” includes provisions that would allow the federal government to sell off millions of acres of federal lands, including thousands of acres in Oregon. “Our public lands—which contribute to the spirit and economies of communities throughout Oregon and the country—b… Continue Reading

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06.12.25

Chairman Graham Releases Homeland Security Reconciliation Text

 - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today released the legislative text for the Homeland Security portion of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committees’ title of the reconciliation bill. This text meets the border security funding request from President Trump and his administration. “Senate Republicans had a terrific briefing today from White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller in support of President Trump’s border s… Continue Reading