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Johnson Proposes Tax Cuts Amid Deficit Concerns

7/7/2025

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House Speaker Mike Johnson plans two additional reconciliation bills, aiming for three total before Congress adjourns.
The proposed bill extends 2017 tax cuts, projecting 3% economic growth and 4 million new jobs for lower- and middle-income Americans.
Critics warn the bill could increase the deficit by $3.3 trillion by 2034, a claim Republicans contest.
Johnson refutes Democratic concerns about electoral losses, emphasizing increased take-home pay and job opportunities.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson plans two additional reconciliation bills, aiming for three total before Congress adjourns.
The proposed bill extends 2017 tax cuts, projecting 3% economic growth and 4 million new jobs for lower- and middle-income Americans.
Critics warn the bill could increase the deficit by $3.3 trillion by 2034, a claim Republicans contest.
Johnson refutes Democratic concerns about electoral losses, emphasizing increased take-home pay and job opportunities.