On the recordJuly 8, 2024
The tax cuts passed by Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans... was responsible for many of the problems that we face now with our fiscal trajectory.
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congress.govThe tax cuts passed by Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans... was responsible for many of the problems that we face now with our fiscal trajectory.
Yellen criticizes Trump's tax cuts for worsening fiscal issues.
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