On the recordApril 23, 2018
Supporters of the tax legislation will often justify the bill in terms of a rise in economic growth, but that effect is very small, could be better achieved in other superior ways.
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congress.govRon Wyden: “Supporters of the tax legislation will often justify the bill in terms of a rise in economic growth, but that effect is…”
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Wyden argues that claimed economic growth from the bill is minimal and achievable through better methods.
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