All posts tagged "GOP"

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  Derided by critics, trickle-down economics gets another try

  The House tax plan would deliver an average tax cut of $360 for middle-income taxpayers in 2027.

  • Posted November 17, 2017
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  Trump at Capitol for pep rally as tax bill nears House vote

  Bills would slash the 35 percent corporate tax rate to 20 percent.

  • Posted November 16, 2017
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  Republicans begin pushing tax cut bill through Congress

  Republicans controlling the Senate 52-48 can afford to lose only two votes and still push the measure through the chamber.

  • Posted November 15, 2017
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  Congressional GOP upbeat about prospects for tax overhaul

  “This bill will make things better for hard-working Americans,” said Paul Ryan.

  • Posted November 14, 2017
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  Senate GOP insisting on Obamacare repeal for tax overhaul

  Donald Trump renewed pressure on GOP lawmakers to include the repeal in their tax overhaul legislation.

  • Posted November 14, 2017
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  In Florida, all eyes on Puerto Rican voters after Maria

  Many Puerto Ricans feel outrage over President Donald Trump’s handling of the storm.

  • Posted November 13, 2017
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  Tax split between House, Senate poses a big challenge

  Trump’s demand for a cut in the corporate tax rate to 20 percent.

  • Posted November 13, 2017
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  Trump backs GOP budget as step toward massive tax cuts

  The $4 trillion plan shelves GOP deficit concerns in favor of the party's tax cut drive, with conservatives and moderates on board.

  • Posted October 19, 2017
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  Senate Republicans cruise toward passage of budget plan

  The nonbinding budget plan would set the stage for tax legislation later this year.

  • Posted October 19, 2017
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  Speaker Paul Ryan to visit Puerto Rico Friday

  Expected to tour western region alongside Appropriations Committee members

  • Posted October 10, 2017
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