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Budget Reconciliation Updates, Executive Orders, and More 5/12 - 5/14

Newly proposed AI-related provisions, cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, a temporary reduction on most Chinese import tariffs, and more government events from the past few days.

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May 14, 2025
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Today we have some important updates on the budget reconciliation process, with new proposed restrictions on state AI-regulations, cuts to Medicaid and SNAP benefits, and a proposed update to the SALT deduction.

After that, we have provided all executive orders and other relevant actions coming from the White House between 5/12 and 5/14.

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