House Budget Committee Approves Bill to Create Bipartisan Fiscal Commission

The House Budget Committee on Thursday approved a landmark bill to create a bipartisan fiscal commission that would make recommendations on how to address the rising national debt. The commission has been a priority for Republicans and has divided Democrats, many of whom warn that it would open the door to Social Security and Medicare cuts. Thursday’s 22-12 committee vote saw three Democrats join with Republicans to support the bill. “As stewards of taxpayer dollars, Congress has a moral respons

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