The Democratic nominee says she wants to make raising a family more affordable. But she has provided few details on her proposals.
Category: Federal Budget (US)
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What We Know About Kamala Harris’s $5 Trillion Tax Plan So Far
The vice president supports the tax increases proposed by the Biden White House, according to her campaign.
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Trump’s Tax Plan Could Add to the National Debt. Harris’s Is a Mystery
The former president’s proposals to cut taxes would lose far more revenue than his plans to raise tariffs. The vice president has not addressed fiscal policy in detail.
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Republican Party Rejects Free-Market Economics in Favor of Trump’s Signature Issues
The Republican Party is rejecting elite economic ideas in a bid for blue-collar votes, abandoning long-held free-market principles in the process.
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One Obstacle for Trump’s Promises: This Isn’t the 2016 Economy
Donald J. Trump slapped tariffs on trading partners and cut taxes in his first term. But after inflation’s return, a repeat playbook would be riskier.
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Get Ready for the Debate Like an Economics Pro
What you need to know about the economy before Thursday’s showdown between President Biden and Donald J. Trump.
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U.S. Debt on Pace to Top $56 Trillion Over Next 10 Years
Congressional Budget Office projections released on Tuesday show a grim fiscal backdrop ahead of tax and debt limit fights.
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Biden Looks to Raise Taxes on Wealthy and Corporations to Shave Deficit
Lael Brainard, the director of the National Economic Council, said lawmakers should raise taxes on companies and the wealthiest while extending the 2017 cuts for those making less than $400,000.
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Inflation Is Stubborn. Is the Federal Budget Deficit Making It Worse?
Economists are divided over whether the growing amount of federal borrowing is fueling demand and driving up prices.
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Inflation Is Stubborn. Is the Federal Budget Deficit Making It Worse?
Economists are divided over whether the growing amount of federal borrowing is fueling demand and driving up prices.