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House Republicans passed their tax bill
...cuts the corporate tax rate to 20% from 35%, collapses the number of tax brackets from seven to four, and eliminates or scales back many popular deductions of individuals, including the state and local tax deduction, medical expenses deduction, and student loan deductions but would double the standard deduction.
The Senate tax bill would raise taxes on the middle class while giving large cuts to millionaires
Taxpayers would see their taxes cut by 7.4% on average in 2019, but by 2027 their taxes would rise by an average of 0.2%. Those making between $20,000 and $30,000 would have their tax bills rise 25.4% by 2027 while people earning over $100,000 continue to receive tax cuts.
The Alabama Republican Party is sticking with Roy Moore despite at least nine women accusing him of inappropriate, unwanted sexual behavior.
Senate Republicans are exploring the legal feasibility of a second new special election in Alabama in order to save the Republican seat.
The Trump administration lifted the ban on hunters importing elephant trophies
The Keystone Pipeline was shutdown after leaking 210,000 gallons of oil in Marshall County, South Dakota.
Freethinker65
(10,048 posts)Dawson Leery
(19,348 posts)The right wing echo chamber will do ANYTHING to keep us away from the real issues.
BigmanPigman
(51,627 posts)Thank you!
rurallib
(62,448 posts)an ongoing story.
Greywing
(1,124 posts)flamingdem
(39,321 posts)We'll be an oligarchy 100%
mountain grammy
(26,648 posts)Hatred of republicans and trump voters. Its depressing.
FailureToCommunicate
(14,020 posts)VOX
(22,976 posts)SunSeeker
(51,697 posts)So much for papers caring about the real news.
Kirk Lover
(3,608 posts)Now that was the biggest story of the day.
Duppers
(28,127 posts)K & RRRR