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Republicans in the House and Senate have until Friday to pass the recissions measure that targets foreign assistance and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Senators began voting Wednesday on amendments to a large foreign aid and public broadcasting rescissions package.
A political standoff has delayed a House vote on cryptocurrency legislation as Republicans struggle with timing constraints and internal disagreements over the GENIUS and Clarity acts.
Senate Republicans advance President Donald Trump's $9 billion spending clawback package through final procedural hurdle, with some bipartisan opposition to foreign aid cuts.
Senate Republicans had barely enough votes Tuesday to advance President Trump's proposal to claw back money appropriated for public broadcasting and foreign aid.
The law is creating backlash from the gambling industry and bettors who could owe taxes even if they break even.
Senate Republicans say they have the votes to pass a package of $9 billion in spending cuts, which would give President Trump another big legislative victory in less than a month after GOP leaders quelled a revolt from members of the powerful Appropriations Committee.