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Speaker Johnson predicts SALT deal Wednesday as both sides report progress
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said he expects to have a deal on the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap Wednesday, after ...
Speaker Johnson says ‘everything is on the table’ as blue-state GOPers push SALT deduction cap boost
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Thursday he is still tinkering with “the dials” on tens of thousands of dollars in ...
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SALT Means Cutting Medicaid to Give Tax Cut to the Rich
The GOP “moderates” pushing a big SALT deduction for wealthy folks are contributing to the big Medicaid cuts they say they ...
The Corleone Option for SALT Republicans
Time to tell Rep. Mike Lawler and others who want to restore the state and local tax deduction to take the Speaker’s offer or ...
How the GOP Tax Bill Still Leaves Blue States Picking Up the Check
At the same time, their moderate counterparts desire greater tax relief for those states with higher state and local tax ...
House Republicans float compromise to placate warring factions: Faster Medicaid cuts and a larger SALT deduction
Speaker Mike Johnson is trying to strike a delicate balance between blue-state Republicans and conservative hard-liners on a ...
SALT Republicans, Johnson to meet as impasse hardens
Moderate Republicans from high-tax blue states are scheduled to meet with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Tuesday, as the ...
SALT caucus vs. Speaker: Johnson eyes weekend to strike tax deal with blue state Republicans
SALT Republicans won't budge on the reconciliation bill, arguing a better deal needs to be on the table. The speaker hopes to reach a compromise this weekend.