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April 1, 2025 43 mins

It is another make or break week for Congressional Republicans as the Senate tees up a vote on a budget resolution. Hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller are joined by Punchbowl News’ Laura Weiss to answer some big questions about the reconciliation debate. Is the new timeline feasible? How will the two chambers handle different budget instructions? And will the Senate overrule the parliamentarian if need be?

 

Hosts: Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller

Guest: Laura Weiss

Producer: Benji Englander

 

Articles Discussed:

Punchbowl: The big moments this week that will define Republicans’ tax plans

Politico: Senate GOP to start moving budget plan as soon as Wednesday

Politico: ‘Never been done’: Why Republicans might approve a budget whose numbers don’t match up

New York Times: A Special Election That Was Supposed to Be a Snoozer Is Suddenly Buzzing

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