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Republicans are considering using the reconciliation process to address a wide range of issues, including immigration funding, fraud, tax provisions, healthcare, tariffs, agriculture spending, and election-related measures. However, expanding the bill beyond core priorities could complicate passage in the Senate, where procedural limits are strictly enforced. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the legislation must remain focused to move quickly and secure enough support. He warned that adding too many provisions could slow down the process or reduce the chances of success. “Our theory of the case behind all this was to keep that thing as narrow and focused as possible,” Thune said. “There will probably be some attempts to add things, but it’s probably not a likely magnet for all these other issues.”
