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Republican Senators Push $200 Billion Tax Cut Amid Criticism

3/4/2026

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Republican Senators Ted Cruz and Tim Scott urged Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to approve a $200 billion inflation-adjusted capital gains tax cut, bypassing Congress.
They argue it would spur savings, investment, and job creation.
Critics, including Kyle Pomerleau, a tax policy expert, say the proposal may be illegal and would disproportionately benefit the wealthy, with 86% going to the top 1%.
Bessent's response remains uncertain.

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Republican Senators Ted Cruz and Tim Scott urged Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to approve a $200 billion inflation-adjusted capital gains tax cut, bypassing Congress.
They argue it would spur savings, investment, and job creation.
Critics, including Kyle Pomerleau, a tax policy expert, say the proposal may be illegal and would disproportionately benefit the wealthy, with 86% going to the top 1%.
Bessent's response remains uncertain.