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Senate leadership eyes slimmer spending package

Senate leadership eyes slimmer spending package

Update: 2025-08-01
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Senate leadership looks for a way forward on a spending package after a bid to move a quartet of bills fell short. House Republicans see more earmarked projects in seven spending bills than last year. And a Republican senator puts a hold on the nomination for the top health care role at the Pentagon. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, August 1, 2025.

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