The Senate draft makes changes that will annoy House moderates and conservatives. But on Medicaid, it goes further than the House, threatening the lives of more Americans.
tax policy
Posted inEducation in America
Harvard v. Trump
Attempts to restrict grants and foreign student enrollment will accelerate an existing decline of America’s flagship universities.
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Trump’s Reverse Robin Hood Agenda Hits Home Stretch
The Big Beautiful Bill will benefit the rich and hurt the poor, while reducing economic growth and causing mass death. Other than that, it’s perfect.
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Republicans Have a Solution for Their Deficit Problem: Flagrant Lies
Rejecting reality, they substitute their own.
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The Big Beautiful Bill Will Bring ICE Raids to Your City
Senate Democrats don’t have to separate the crackdown in Los Angeles and the Republican bill in Washington. The latter will allow for more of the former.
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Red Line Season: Senators Lay Down Their Must-Haves for Mega-Bill
Clean energy, state taxes, Medicaid, and much more are being debated.
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Trump’s Beautiful Bill Will Kick 11 Million People Off Their Health Insurance
It will also increase the national debt by $2.4 trillion.
Posted inEducation in America
Why Are Republicans Planning to Tax University Endowments More Heavily Than Other Forms of Private Wealth?
There isn’t a legitimate public purpose. The intent is punitive and political.
Posted inEnergy and the Environment
Sunburnt
How door-to-door solar salespeople can scam homeowners, and what the government could do to stop it.
Posted inWorking in America
No Tax on Tips: A Flashy Idea That Benefits Few
Restaurant workers and advocates say the proposal won’t be enough to offset Medicaid cuts.