Ron Johnson faces challenges in fiscal policy mediation upon assuming chairmanship of the Senate Budget Committee

After Lindsey Graham's passing, Wisconsin Republican Senator Ron Johnson will assume the chairmanship of the Senate Budget Committee at a critical juncture in the Republican budget plan—a power shift for a fiscal hawk who has frequently frustrated Republican leadership. Ron Johnson will quickly step into the role of mediator, striving to unify the party on the "Reconciliation 3.0" issue, while also attempting to secure the funding sources or spending offsets he typically demands.

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