Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, told Newsmax on Friday that Congress must pass the GOP’s wide-ranging tax bill under consideration in the House despite her wanting “to see more cuts” to spending.

The House Ways and Means Committee approved the tax package on Wednesday, clearing the way for the House Budget Committee to hold a markup on Friday morning.

Van Duyne, who sits on the Ways and Means panel, told “Wake Up America” that “this is a solid bill,” adding, “Is it a perfect bill? No,” but it will “stimulate the economy” and “provide tax relief.”

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