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Connecticut Lawmakers Clash Over Trump's Tax Bill Impact

7/5/2025

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Connecticut lawmakers are at odds over President Trump's controversial tax-and-spending bill. While it raises the SALT deduction cap to $40,000, benefiting wealthier residents, it also slashes Medicaid and food stamps, raising alarms about the impact on working-class families. Critics warn of dire long-term economic consequences as the divide deepens.

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Connecticut lawmakers are at odds over President Trump's controversial tax-and-spending bill. While it raises the SALT deduction cap to $40,000, benefiting wealthier residents, it also slashes Medicaid and food stamps, raising alarms about the impact on working-class families. Critics warn of dire long-term economic consequences as the divide deepens.