Podcast: The Obstacles Facing the GOP Tax Plan

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Podcast: The Obstacles Facing the GOP Tax Plan

Budget Tracker Extra, Episode 37

By David Lerman and Peter Cohn

Posted October 30, 2017 at 10:23am

Republicans are quickly trying to pass a tax overhaul plan but indications are that obstacles are around every corner, say CQ Tax Editor Catalina Camia and Budget Editor Peter Cohn, who explain the complications facing the plan.

RollCall

Show Notes:

GOP Tax Overhaul May Bring Back Extenders
GOP Tax Bill to Include Property Tax Deduction, Brady Says
Expect Senate to Honor House on SALT, Brady Says

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