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SCOTT SIMON, host: "Going to get a view now from two Congressmen, one Republican, one Democrat. We start with freshmen representative, Bill Huizenga, a Republican from Michigan. He was elected with support from the Tea Party. We checked in with the Congressman a couple of times since he took office in January.

Congressman Huizenga joins us from his office. Thanks for being with us, sir. And how do you feel about last night's deal?"

Representative BILL HUIZENGA (Republican, Michigan): "Well, hey, I have been there. I was a legislator in Michigan and at the leadership table, and these things are never easy when you're going through and trying to get to something that everybody can agree on.

My frustration is I think this is six months too late. We have to change these old Washington ways and embrace a new Washington. So, you know, the bottom line is we're spending far too much than what we're taking in. We must control our spending.

And in - this vote is going to be a difficult one, and quite honestly, Scott, I'm not sure where I'm going to be at, at the final passage."

SIMON: "So you're -it's - you haven't decided to vote for it yet?"

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