Chris Van Hollen and Cory Booker argue that middle-class households are paying too much in federal income taxes.
Child Tax Credit
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From the Middle Out and Bottom Up
The president of the United States outlines his economic principles, and his record.
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Black Men Deserve Better Pandering From the Harris Campaign
Crypto and weed are not how to advertise her ideas for this group.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Trump’s Tax Cut-A-Rama Total So Far: $9.75 Trillion
Donald Trump’s new set of tax cut promises are now more costly than his 2017 tax cuts.
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Laying Out Their Economics Before Tomorrow’s Debate
Both Trump and Harris unveiled a mix of new economic policies last week. Only some were appalling.
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How Much Money Do You Need?
Today on TAP: The counterweight to insanely greedy capital has to be mobilized labor.
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
Will the Care Agenda Make It This Time?
Bills investing in child care, elder care, and paid leave almost passed a few years ago. What lessons will their champions take with them into the future?
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Will the Senate Take Off the Handcuffs?
The Harris-Walz ticket and every Democrat are promising big things. But the filibuster makes that agenda impossible. Will they finally remove that barrier?
Posted inEconomic Policy
Why Harris’s Proposed Baby Bonus Just Might Work
Here’s some evidence from New Zealand and one of the achievements of Jacinda Ardern.
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Economics According to Harris
Today on TAP: Addressing corporate price-gouging, building housing, helping families. Good stuff and smart politics.