The Washington Times: Hey, Republicans: Passing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was the easy part

Many said it couldn’t be done: one big bill that would incorporate huge chunks of the Republican agenda. Any one of the major provisions would have been a serious political and legislative lift.

With tax cuts, changes in Medicaid eligibility, boosts to defense spending and money for border security, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is a historic achievement from a political standpoint and pure legislative logistics.

Still, all glory is fleeting. Now comes the harder part. Republicans have to sell it, get credit for it, and tackle deficit reduction and entitlement reform in meaningful ways.

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