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House GOP Pushes $4.9 Trillion Tax Cuts Amid Controversy
5/15/2025
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Republicans Propose Tax Cuts
- House Republicans have moved forward with a tax bill proposing $4.9 trillion in cuts, partly funded by Medicaid and food aid reductions.
- New provisions feature a $4,000 deduction for seniors and higher standard deductions for all taxpayers.
- The bill suggests eliminating taxes on tips and overtime pay, with benefits expiring after 2028.
- It includes cuts to SNAP and green energy programs, facing pushback from some GOP members.
- Public hearings are scheduled, with a Memorial Day deadline for the bill's passage.
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