House Republicans’ plan to cut taxes for the rich is next on their agenda
Passing more tax cuts would likely increase the deficit, which the GOP just spent months railing against.
By Emily Singer - June 08, 2023Passing more tax cuts would likely increase the deficit, which the GOP just spent months railing against.
By Emily Singer - June 08, 2023They cite an increase in revenue in 2022 to argue that people shouldn’t have to pay more in taxes.
By Josh Israel - March 10, 2023Despite polls showing popular support for the economic legislation passed last year, Rep. Andy Ogles and over 20 Republicans are seeking to reverse it completely.
By Josh Israel - March 03, 2023It represents the single largest decline in the federal deficit in American history.
By Associated Press - August 23, 2022Eighty-eight Republicans voted against the compromise to expand health care coverage for more than 3.5 million veterans.
By Josh Israel - July 14, 2022Republicans are seizing on a hypothetical budget estimate to argue that Build Back Better would cost more than it actually does.
By Josh Israel - December 10, 2021Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) voted on July 28 to move the bill forward in the Senate.
By Josh Israel - August 09, 2021The Congressional Budget Office warned the 2017 Tax Cut and Jobs Act would add way more to the deficit, but they backed it anyway.
By Josh Israel - August 06, 2021Republicans are pressing pause on more coronavirus aid, saying that adding to the country’s debt would be unacceptable — despite passing a tax bill in 2017 that is resulting in huge deficit increases.
By Emily Singer - May 11, 2020