Robert Costa

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Cole said he knows Dems would balk at disaster relief being part of a debt-limit deal but says it can't be ruled out. Budget possible but could rupture approps. Reconciliation means Dems cut out of it at some level, he said. In his view, all TBD as the House GOP keeps talking.

1/27/2025, 3:15:43 PM

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Robert Costa

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As the House GOP meets with President Trump in Florida today, some notes on my recent conversation with Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla.), Approps chair

Cole says he sees 4 ways to deal with debt limit:
-Budget deal
-Disaster relief deal
-Reconciliation
-Standalone vote on debt limit

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