Top of the Hour: Republican Spending Bill, Morning Headlines

The Takeaway

The House hopes to wrap up action on a big Republican spending bill today. The new budget includes sweeping cuts across domestic programs. Votes on a proposal to block federal aid to Planned Parenthood, to stop the Pentagon from sponsoring NASCAR race teams with tax money and other measures are scheduled for today.

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