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Thomas Massie warns 'Big Beautiful Bill' steers toward iceberg

Original: Let's shout Thomas Massie's words from the rooftops - “We’re not rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic, we’re putting c

Kentucky congressman Thomas Massie is drawing attention for his sharply worded critique of the so-called Big Beautiful Bill, telling colleagues it amounts to 'putting coal in the boiler and setting a course for the iceberg' rather than merely rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic. He argued the legislation would increase the deficit, worsen inflation and raise other costs. His remarks are being widely shared by critics of the bill.

Why now: His vivid critique of the major spending bill is resonating with people who oppose it as the legislation is debated.

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• Let's shout Thomas Massie's words from the rooftops - “We’re not rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic, we’re putting coal in the boiler and setting a course for the iceberg. I said the so-called Big Beautiful Bill would increase the deficit, exacerbate inflation, and increase… · AkaSci@fosstodon.org · 15

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