@DavidMDrucker does the senate actually need 60 votes? Can't the gop do what Harry Reid did the with aca and need only 51 votes?
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@aramosjr A policy rider would be subject to a point of order because it doesn't involve taxes/spending.
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Um... a spending bill can also directly *forbid* the spending of Fed'l $, regardless of source.
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@E__Strobel@BarackObama@mattklewis In this case you have to attach a policy rider. You can not just take funds away - per statute.
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