House Speaker Paul Ryan

Analysis Indicates GOP Tax Measure a Mixed Bag

Darryl Hood,
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by Darryl Hood

A nonpartisan tax analysis group says the proposed House Republican tax cut would leave 28 percent of people facing tax increases by 2027. The Tax Policy Center also says that in 2018, when the measure would first take effect, 12 percent of people would see higher taxes. The group says that next year, there would be an average tax cut…

Paul Ryan says House Willing to Negotiate with Senate

Darryl Hood,
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by Darryl Hood

Speaker Paul Ryan says the House is willing to negotiate a final health care bill with the Senate. Ryan’s announcement Thursday evening is meant to ease doubts among Senate Republicans about voting for a minimal repeal bill. It’s not clear if Ryan’s announcement will clear the way for Senate passage. The so-called “skinny repeal” is a last resort for Senate…