Tag: budget debate
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House Speaker Johnson Signals Limited GOP Backing for Extending ACA Subsidies, Pressuring Trump White House
Context: ACA Subsidies Under Scrutiny In a developing rift within the Republican ranks, House Speaker Johnson reportedly told the Trump White House that there is limited GOP enthusiasm for extending Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies. The remarks illuminate a broader strategic debate about healthcare policy, federal spending, and the timing of potential subsidies extensions as…
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Raising Income Tax for Top Earners: Economists Say 10p Needed
Policy shift: economists urge a 10p rise in the top income tax rate With Britain’s public finances under pressure, economists are calling for a 10p increase in the income tax rate paid by top earners. The proposal, driven by concerns about the fiscal shortfall and long-term sustainability of public services, would push the higher rate…