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Democratic Sen. Jon Tester On The Republican Tax Bills
An overhaul of the tax code passed the Senate with no Democratic votes. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., why his party stayed away from the legislation.
A Tea Party Activist On The Tax Bills
As congressional Republicans look to harmonize their Senate and House tax bills, NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks Tea Party Patriots co-founder Mark Meckler how he feels about the deficit.
What Living On $100,000 A Year Looks Like
On paper, $100,000 a year is well-off. But for several households around the country, it often takes just one major expense for that to not feel like enough: student loans, childcare or housing costs.
FACT CHECK: How Does Paul Ryan's Case For Tax Cuts Match The Facts?
In an interview with NPR, the House speaker said the tax bill was "designed" as a middle-class tax cut. But in reality, at its core, it is a corporate tax cut.
Roy Moore's Effect On Alabama's Economy
Alabama has long sought to make itself a destination for business investment. But the allegations against Senate candidate Roy Moore may make investors reluctant to come to the state.
Republican Senators Pass Tax Bill
The Republican overhaul of the tax code overcame hurdles to pass the Senate and includes some changes average Americans may feel come tax time, should it make it to the president's desk.
Planet Money Goes To Space
No really, we are going into low Earth orbit.
Under GOP Plan Tech Companies Would Receive Big Tax Breaks
Republicans say their tax proposal will get companies to bring their overseas profits back to the U.S. They say it will lead to more hiring and higher wages. Big tech companies like Microsoft and Apple stand to be the largest beneficiaries of these corporate tax changes But already they have plenty of cash available for new investment. So critics say they'll use the tax breaks instead to benefit investors not workers.
Tax Bill Would Give Small Brewers A Big Break
A cut in the Senate's version of the tax bill would save alcohol producers $4.2 billion. But it probably won't lower the cost of beer, says one brewer who wants to use the money to expand.