Senate Republicans are under a tight deadline to pass President Trump's domestic agenda bill by July 4th, facing challenges primarily over funding for rural hospitals and tax provisions. With Senate leaders implementing changes, there remains uncertainty if tax provisions can pass the Senate's strict budget rules. The debate centers around a tax cut for Medicaid providers, which could jeopardize federal funding for rural hospitals. Senate Majority Leader John Thune can only afford to lose three GOP votes, adding urgency to the discussions as the deadline approaches.
While Senate committee leaders have made several significant changes to the bill, the issue of funding for rural hospitals has emerged as a major roadblock.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune can only afford to lose three GOP votes in order to pass the bill, complicating the discussions.
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