Economists have estimated that previous versions of the bill could add trillions to the national debt, but many haven’t had the chance to review the latest Senate version.
Economists have estimated that previous versions of the bill could add trillions to the national debt, but many haven’t had the chance to review the latest Senate version.
The Senate majority leader, John Thune, on Friday. The hasty pursuit of a vote is designed to satisfy President Trump’s self-imposed July 4 deadline to finalize the bill.
Economists have found the Republicans’ signature legislation is likely to deliver great benefits to the rich while taking away benefits like food aid from the poor.
In response to estimates showing that the policy bill would yield limited growth, administration officials have sought to discredit experts while presenting a more optimistic view of the president’s economic agenda.