The Senate approved sweeping deficit-reduction legislation Thursday night that would save about $35 billion over the next five years by cutting federal spending on prescription drugs, agriculture supports and student loans, while clamping down on fraud in the Medicaid program. -
Senate Passes Plan to Cut $35 Billion From Deficit
The Senate approved sweeping deficit-reduction legislation Thursday night that would save about $35 billion over the next five years by cutting federal spending on prescription drugs, agriculture supports and student loans, while clamping down on fraud in the Medicaid program.-
By Jonathan Weisman