<h1>Tax Cut Plan Clears Budget Committee Hurdle, GOP Seeks Compromise on Spending and Exemptions Amid Internal Tensions</h1> House Republicans narrowly advanced a tax cuts package through the Budget Committee with a 17-16 vote after intense negotiations. Conservative lawmakers demanded changes to Medicaid and green energy programs, voting 'present' to allow progress. The bill extends previous tax cuts, proposes new tax exemptions, and increases border security spending. Challenges remain in unifying Republican support before a Memorial Day deadline, with potential significant impact on national debt and government spending.