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House Speaker Johnson's August budget sprint faces hurdles

Greater Baton Rouge Business Report

Jul 20, 2026

House Speaker Johnson's August budget sprint faces hurdles

House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, are working to pass two major budget measures before Congress leaves for the August recess, but deep divisions within the Republican…

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House Speaker Johnson's August budget sprint faces hurdles

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