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Thune: DOGE Cuts May Be Included In A Second GOP Reconciliation Package

By Matthew Beinart

Tuesday, December 10th, 2024

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Thune: DOGE Cuts May Be Included In A Second GOP Reconciliation Package

Incoming Senate GOP Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) speaks to reporters on Dec. 10, 2024. Photo: Senate Republicans livestream.

Incoming Senate GOP Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) has said Republicans could look to include some of the spending cuts recommended by the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in a second large policy bill the new majority pursues in the next Congress. Thune on Tuesday told reporters he’s a “big fan” of DOGE, led by Tesla [TSLA] and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, while noting the advisory commission’s findings would take time and therefore likely not end up…

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