Congress is poised to repeal an ACA provision forcing major cuts to Medicare and Medicaid.
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Another View: Column offers too rosy a view on our future after the tax bill
George Will pretends that we don’t know what will happen when tax revenue drops and deficits rise.
Tax reform bills treat disaster victims differently – some get help, some don’t
The House bill excludes wildfire tax relief and the Senate plan omits small losses. Blame it on politics.
Our View: Lots of reasons for Sen. Collins to drop support for tax reform bill
Broken promises to the Maine senator should be enough to cost Republican leaders her vote.
Cynthia Dill: While many grow less merry, Trump brings tidings of great joy for just a few
The president claims his tax bill will make Christmas great again, but little love is shown to millions of Americans.
Jim Fossel: Republicans risk voter backlash over tax cuts
The potential deepening of the deficit might hurt the party in the 2020 presidential election.
MaineHousing director: Tax bill will make our state’s affordable-housing crisis even worse
If private activity bonds lose their tax-exempt status, thousands of badly needed units won’t be constructed.
George Will: Nobody knows if a tax cut bill built on hope will stir growth
But amid uncertainty about whether our run of economic gain will stay, or whether debt will cripple us, a tax cut is worth a try.
Commentary: Tax bills would be an assault on educational opportunities
They would cost students an estimated $71 billion, and place unprecedented burdens on schools.
Commentary: Retailers, consumers and state will benefit from tax reform bill
Reducing the paperwork and financial burden will strengthen job growth and smaller businesses.