"Sen. Rick Scott insisted on spending cuts to offset the new enforcement funding, while Sen. Tommy Tuberville emphasized the need for military funding and other GOP priorities."
"Sen. John Kennedy warned Thune against expanding the scope of negotiations, stating that if he starts making deals with individual senators, he could face an avalanche of demands."
"The first step will be for Republicans to take up a budget resolution, which Graham's committee could release as soon as Tuesday, to guide legislation for immigration enforcement."
Senators are advocating for spending cuts to offset new funding for enforcement. Key figures like Rick Scott and Tommy Tuberville emphasize military funding and GOP priorities. John Kennedy warns against expanding the scope of negotiations, fearing it could lead to numerous demands from senators. The Senate GOP plans to discuss a budget resolution that would guide party-line legislation for immigration enforcement funding. Typically, reconciliation bills aim to offset new spending with savings or revenue, which is a point of contention among Republicans.
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