At the same time, conservative Republicans including those from the House Freedom Caucus say the budget slashing does not go nearly far enough to have their support.
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"This legislation is the official position of the House Freedom Caucus and, by its passage with 217 votes, the entire House Republican Conference," the group said in a statement. "There should be no further discussion until the Senate passes the legislation."
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