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Who Will Lead the Budget Committee Now | Burlington News
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Senator Lindsey Graham’s sudden death has thrown Capitol Hill into turmoil, leaving a critical leadership vacuum on the Senate Budget Committee — the powerhouse behind major legislative wins under the last administration. This committee, wielding the power of reconciliation, has passed sweeping bills with simple majorities, including massive Pentagon funding, ICE budgets, and controversial tax and immigration reforms. Graham’s legacy includes two landmark GOP victories: the Working Families Tax Cuts Act and the Secure America Act. Now, with key figures like Mike Crapo and Chuck Grassley already leading other top panels, the next chairman will shape the future of Republican legislative strategy — and could determine whether the party continues its dominance in passing major policy shifts without bipartisan support.
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