Rep. Greg Murphy, R-N.C., told Newsmax on Monday that House Republicans sent their Senate counterparts a budget bill that focuses on growth, meaning that tax increases on individuals and small businesses are going to be non-negotiable in the lower chamber.

Murphy joined “The Record With Greta Van Susteren” to discuss the massive reconciliation package now under review by Senate Republicans. Congress is on recess this week, but Murphy said he expects a “food fight” soon.

“Well, I think you just give them soft foods because I think one will come,” Murphy joked.

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