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<p>Senate Republicans can’t fast track some of the Medicaid cuts included in the House version of President Donald Trump’s signature policy bill, the Senate parliamentarian ruled Thursday, complicating the GOP’s goal of passing the major legislative package by its July 4 deadline.</p>
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The Senate parliamentarian ruled that the Medicaid changes violate a procedural rule associated with the fast-tracked legislative process Republicans are attempting. {ai:summary}<p>Senate Republicans face hurdles in fast-tracking Medicaid cuts from the House version of President Trump's policy bill, as ruled by the Senate parliamentarian. This complicates their aim to pass the legislation by the July 4 deadline. </p><p>The situation presents challenges for GOP leadership as they navigate the legislative process. #politics</p>

Some Medicaid Cuts In Trump’s Policy Bill Blocked By Senate Parliamentarian

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