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CBO Warns: New Tax Law Could Add $3.3 Trillion Debt

8/29/2025

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The Congressional Budget Office estimates $3.3 trillion in new debt from recent tax legislation, raising fiscal responsibility concerns.
There are discrepancies between Republican claims of deficit reduction and the CBO's analysis indicating increased deficits.
The legislation may encounter legal challenges and could result in cuts to social programs, affecting low- and middle-income families.

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Story summary

The Congressional Budget Office estimates $3.3 trillion in new debt from recent tax legislation, raising fiscal responsibility concerns.
There are discrepancies between Republican claims of deficit reduction and the CBO's analysis indicating increased deficits.
The legislation may encounter legal challenges and could result in cuts to social programs, affecting low- and middle-income families.