Conservatives Seek $2 Trillion Cuts

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Trump's tax cuts are 'stuck in the mud' as Republicans split over spending

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Republican infighting over spending levels threatens to halt a massive package of tax cuts, energy policy, healthcare and border security funds.

House GOP leaders initially proposed cutting several hundred billion dollars over a 10-year period by making changes to Medicaid , adding work requirements for able bodied adults with no dependents.

But that was not enough for many of the conference's conference's fiscal hawks, who want to see upwards of $2 trillion in cuts.

House Democrats are expected to oppose whatever package the Republican majority puts on the floor.

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