美国参议院要大改众院版“大而美”减税法案

Group 1 - The House of Representatives passed a large tax and spending bill with a narrow margin of 215 votes in favor and 214 against, which will now be reviewed by the Senate [1] - The bill aims to extend tax cuts for businesses and individuals initiated during Trump's first term, introduce new tax deductions, increase defense spending, and allocate more funds to combat illegal immigration [1] - Senate Republicans, led by Ted Cruz, indicated intentions to make significant modifications to the bill, particularly concerning healthcare and spending cuts [2][3] Group 2 - The House version of the bill proposes raising the eligibility thresholds for healthcare and food assistance for low-income groups to reduce federal spending, which has raised concerns among some Republicans about potential backlash from their voter base [2] - There are calls from some Republicans to eliminate a provision that would raise the federal debt ceiling by $4 trillion, as the current national debt stands at $36.2 trillion [2] - Senate Republicans have utilized special rules allowing the bill to pass with a simple majority, potentially bypassing Democratic opposition [3]