Deficit

House Passes Tax Extenders Legislation Despite Democratic Objections

The bill could add $600 billion to the national debt over the next 10 years.
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When It Comes To Corporate Tax Breaks, Congress Stops Caring About The Deficit

They're about to increase it by $700 billion -- with business getting 60 percent of the benefit.
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The Biggest Blow To Obamacare Yet Could Come From Democrats

Congress is poised to delay the controversial "Cadillac tax" by two years.
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This Could Be The Last Big Anti-Poverty Effort Of Obama's Presidency

The tax deal would have bipartisan support, but fiscal hawks are sweating.
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Ben Carson Says Donald Trump's Tax Plan Is More Fair Than His Own

Kind of. It didn't really make sense.
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Everything You Need To Know About The Republican Candidates' Tax Plans

Surprise! They shower the rich with money.
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The Republican Tax Plans Are All Basically Insane

They would cost trillions of dollars.
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The Budget Deal Raises Taxes On Rich People, Kind Of

Some hedge funds and lawyers are going to be paying Uncle Sam a little bit more.
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Obama Administration Rails Against GOP Bill To Deregulate Wall Street

Obama's budget director plants a flag against bank-friendly funding plan.
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Selling Mona Lisa Could Ease France’s National Debt

The state-run news agency France 24 has suggested Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa be sold to pay off France’s $2.6 trillion deficit.
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