WASHINGTON — The U.S. House approved President Trump’s sweeping reforms of U.S. public policy. The vote: 218-214. Two Republicans voted against the bill, as did all 212 House Democrats. The bill now goes to the president’s desk for his signature. Here is a summary of key elements in the 940-page budget document as analyzed by Zachary Wolf and Tami Luhby of CNN:
> Millions of people on Medicaid will lose coverage.
> Fewer people who need help affording food will get it.
> People with Affordable Care Act policies will have more difficulty getting covered.
> People who aren’t on Medicaid, Obamacare or SNAP food stamps may still feel the cuts unless state governments pick up the slack, which most states cannot afford.
>Taxpayers will not notice the tax cut extensions although the wealth will get wealthier.
> Senior citizens will get a temporary tax break.
> People with student loans will have fewer opportunities for deferments or forbearance.
> Private colleges with big endowments: will see a big tax hike.
> Someone buying a car will be able to deduct interest payments
> Parents will get a bigger tax credit for each of their children.
> Babies will get a nest egg from the government.
>Workers who receive tips or overtime pay will get a temporary tax break.
> People planning on solar and wind tax credits: will have to hurry.
> Immigrants will no longer qualify for benefits
> Millionaires who lose their jobs no longer will collect unemployment.
> People worried about the national debt will be unhappy.
> Trump’s border wall finally will be built.
Earlier: How they voted: Trump budget /6
For the record
How the Minnesota and Wisconsin delegations voted:
For Trump budget
> Tom Emmer, R-Mn6 (north suburbs)
> Brad Finstad, R-Mn1 (south)
> Michelle Fischbach, R-Mn7 (rural west)
> Pete Stauber, R-Mn8 (Iron Range)
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> Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wi5 (Clyman)
> Glen Grothman, R-Wi6 (Campbellsport)\
> Bryan Steil, R-Wi1 (Janesville)
> Tom Tiffany, R-Wi7 (Hazelburst)
> Derrick Van Orden, R-Wi3 (Prairie du Chien)
> Tony Wied, R-Wi8 (DePere)
Against
> Angie Craig, D-Mn2 (south suburbs)
> Betty McCollum, D-Mn4 (St. Paul)
> Kelly Morrison, D-Mn3 (west suburbs)
> Ilhan Omar, D-Mn5 (Minneapolis)
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> Gwen Moore, D-Wi4 (Milwaukee)
> Mark Pocan, D-Wi2 (Madison)