House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is addressing the lower chamber in a “magic minute,” which allows the leader unlimited speaking time. This comes as Republican leaders signal they may have the votes needed to pass the Senate’s version of President Trump’s so-called “big, beautiful bill” to address the nation’s budget and spending. NPR’s Claudia Grisales and CBS News’ Willie James Inman have more.
Jeffries stalls potential House vote on Trump budget bill
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Jul 3, 2025 | 9:12 AM

BREAKING THE BUDGET IMPASSE
What should be done to break the impasse in approving Pennsylvania’s budget?
Increase income taxes to pay for more spending.
Draw down the state's rainy day funds to pay for more spending.
Tax the so-called "skill games" machines to pay for more spending.
Legalize recreational marijuana to pay for more spending.
We don't need more spending, we need less! No new taxes!
We do need to increase spending on some programs, but there's plenty of wasteful spending we should cut. No new taxes!
Voting Ends: Oct 7, 2025 | 12:00 PM