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Treasury's tax analysis still missing ahead of key Senate vote (Original Post) L. Coyote Dec 2017 OP
In related news: 12:22 AM - CBO: tax bill increases deficit by $1.4 trillion over a decade progree Dec 2017 #1
If it passes, this may be a point of legal challenge to the law. L. Coyote Dec 2017 #2

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1. In related news: 12:22 AM - CBO: tax bill increases deficit by $1.4 trillion over a decade
Sat Dec 2, 2017, 02:06 AM
Dec 2017
CBO: Tax bill increases deficit by $1.4 trillion

12:22 a.m.

The Senate GOP tax plan will increase the deficit by more than $1.4 trillion over a decade, according to a new analysis by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO).

The CBO score was released as senators were already voting on amendments to the legislation and were expected to pass the bill in the early morning hours of Saturday.


Blow by blow update http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/362878-live-coverage-senate-holds-tax-reform-vote-a-rama

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