Mike Johnson and Steve Scalise Tackle Challenges of Leading a Narrow Republican Majority

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Mike Johnson and Steve Scalise Tackle Challenges of Leading a Narrow Republican Majority

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Mike Johnson and Steve Scalise lead a 220 to 215 Republican majority.
Outgoing Congress faced infighting among Republicans over budget cuts.
Johnson warned, A tie equals a loss, stressing the importance of unity.
Scalise optimistic about 31 new GOP members bringing energy and excitement.
Johnson aims for a bicameral strategy to align House and Senate Republicans.

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Congress Faces Historic Low Productivity Challenges

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Current Congress is on track to be the least productive in modern history
Only 137 public laws passed since January 3, 2023
Success rate of less than 1%, lowest since 1951
Lawmakers face a lengthy to-do list, including appropriations bill for fiscal 2025
Political analysts cite divided government as a reason for unproductiveness
Mike Johnson: “We’re going to ensure all this leadership will hit the ground running”
Last trifecta passed 442 public laws in first two years of Trump
John Thune: “The American people expect results”

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Scalise Pushes for Tax Cuts Amid Political Changes

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Steve Scalise urged corporate America to support tax cuts extension
Scalise spoke at a panel hosted by Business Roundtable
Kevin Brady emphasized tax cuts' benefits for workers and small businesses
Scalise warned of tax cuts lapsing without decisive action
Pharmaceutical industry is hesitant on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation
Business groups oppose Lauren McFerran's confirmation to NLRB
Capitol Counsel strengthens ties with Trump administration

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GOP's Aggressive New Agenda Unveiled

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Mike Johnson: GOP's new agenda will be “very aggressive”.
Republicans expect to regain control of the White House and Senate.
Current House dynamics: GOP leads by 217-215.
Border security bill is “first order of business” for Senate Budget Committee.
Sen. Lindsey Graham emphasizes budget reconciliation for border security.
Johnson notes “esprit de corps” among Republicans post-election.

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Mike Johnson and Steve Scalise Tackle Challenges of Leading a Narrow Republican Majority

Mike Johnson and Steve Scalise Tackle Challenges of Leading a Narrow Republican Majority

Congress Faces Historic Low Productivity Challenges

Scalise Pushes for Tax Cuts Amid Political Changes

GOP's Aggressive New Agenda Unveiled

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