Manu Raju
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GOP frustration grows at Musk as he steps up his attacks and puts Rs on defensive amid deficit fears. But moderates like Murkowksi wary of deeper cuts, as hardliners say they won’t accept less from Senate. Senate Rs need to cut deeper, Chip Roy warns, “or the bill's dead.”
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