Why Rep. Blake Moore thinks criticism of 'big, beautiful bill' is 'overblown'

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Rep. Blake Moore defends the Republican spending bill against criticism of aiding wealthy.

Moore highlights expanded child tax credit and corporate tax rates for business stability.

He disputes projections on Medicaid cuts and deficit impact, calling criticism "overblown."

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Rep. Blake Moore argued the recent Republican spending bill will provide businesses with better predictability and pushed back on claims that the bill helps wealthy people at the expense of working class Americans during an appearance at the University of Utah Monday.

Moore, who serves on the Budget Committee and is a member of House GOP leadership, defended new and expanded work requirements for Medicaid and food stamps established by the spending bill and said criticism that t