as in acceptance
the act of becoming friendly after a disagreement
The couple worked toward reconciliation in therapy. The treaty was the first step in the eventual reconciliation of two countries that had been long at odds.
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Republicans have floated using some provisions from the package — most likely the PBM changes — to pay for some cost of their reconciliation legislation to extend President Trump’s 2017 tax cuts and other priorities.
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Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 14 Mar. 2025
Lately, the Senate is oscillating its attention between reconciliation and a government funding bill that is expected to receive a vote on Thursday or Friday.
—David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Mar. 2025
House Republican leaders have stressed that Medicaid isn't specifically mentioned in the budget resolution and said benefits would not be cut, noting that last week's vote was merely to begin the reconciliation process.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2025
If both chambers pass differing proposals, a reconciliation process will be required before the legislation can be enacted.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
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Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 14 Mar. 2025
Lately, the Senate is oscillating its attention between reconciliation and a government funding bill that is expected to receive a vote on Thursday or Friday.
—David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Mar. 2025
House Republican leaders have stressed that Medicaid isn't specifically mentioned in the budget resolution and said benefits would not be cut, noting that last week's vote was merely to begin the reconciliation process.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2025
If both chambers pass differing proposals, a reconciliation process will be required before the legislation can be enacted.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Reconciliation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconciliation. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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