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More from Republican tax plan moves through Congress

Politics
Read: Republicans release first draft of their tax reform billRead: Republicans release first draft of their tax reform bill
Politics

The bill radically cuts the corporate taxes, collapses individual tax rates seven to four brackets, and substantially expands the standard deduction and child tax credit for individuals.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
“That’s just not true”: the very simple GOP playbook for defending their tax plan“That’s just not true”: the very simple GOP playbook for defending their tax plan
Politics

The onslaught is coming. This is what Republicans have ready.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
“I don’t believe it”: Republicans are unfazed that corporate tax cuts poll really badly“I don’t believe it”: Republicans are unfazed that corporate tax cuts poll really badly
Politics

We asked eight congressional Republicans about the unpopularity of a major part of their tax bill.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
Trump apparently wants to name his tax reform plan the “Cut Cut Cut Act”Trump apparently wants to name his tax reform plan the “Cut Cut Cut Act”
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Congress approached Trump due to his branding expertise. This is what they got.

By German Lopez
The Big Idea
The real cost of the Republican tax cutsThe real cost of the Republican tax cuts
The Big Idea

They’ll require spending cuts, or tax increases in other areas. Either could hurt many American families.

By Jason Furman and Greg Leiserson
Politics
Congress passed a budget that gives tax reform a green light. Here’s what’s next.Congress passed a budget that gives tax reform a green light. Here’s what’s next.
Politics

Republicans just overcame the first hurdle toward tax reform: passing the budget.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
Republicans have agreed on a deadline for tax reform — but no planRepublicans have agreed on a deadline for tax reform — but no plan
Politics

“Well, you do a lot of praying.”

By Tara Golshan
Politics
The GOP’s tax reform Bermuda TriangleThe GOP’s tax reform Bermuda Triangle
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Their three core goals are totally incompatible.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
A top Republican senator signals what will likely be a major obstacle for the GOP’s tax planA top Republican senator signals what will likely be a major obstacle for the GOP’s tax plan
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Sen. Bob Corker: I won’t vote for a tax plan “adding one penny to the deficit.”

By Tara Golshan