Republicans Eye Spending Caps and ‘Paid-For’ Tax Cuts Ahead of Talks on Debt Ceiling

Rep. Kevin Hern (R-Okla.) has outlined the policies Republicans are discussing in connection with debt ceiling negotiations, which include rollbacks on discretionary spending, a cap on future spending, and ‘paid-for’ tax cuts.
Hern, who chairs the House Republican Study Committee (RSC), listed the policy ideas in a letter to committee members on Feb. 1.
Republicans have said they will ask for spending cuts in exchange for raising the debt ceiling but have so far declined to name the areas targeted for reduction.
The RSC letter, the contents of which were obtained by The Epoch Times, states the policy areas have been “endorsed for discussion” in connection with debt ceiling negotiations, offering a preview of Republican intentions….}