The Budget Vote May Depend on a SALT Deal

The Budget Vote May Depend on a SALT Deal

By The Fiscal Times Staff

House GOP members concerned about the proposal to repeal the deduction for state and local taxes are supposed to meet with party leaders Wednesday evening. They’re reportedly looking to reach a compromise deal to keep the tax break in some form — and the budget vote might be at stake, Bloomberg reports: “House Republicans hold 239 seats and need 217 votes to adopt the budget — a critical step to passing tax changes without Democratic support. That means 23 defections could sink the budget resolution — assuming no absences or Democratic support.”

Clinton Loses Altitude in Iowa

By The Fiscal Times Staff

 

Sanders and Biden Pressure Clinton in a Three-Way Race

By The Fiscal Times Staff

 

Super PACS Have Raised a Startling $258 Million…So Far

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Clinton Improves in National Poll, but Biden's Potential Grows

By The Fiscal Times Staff

  

Trump Falls to Second in Michigan Poll

By The Fiscal Times Staff

 

Michigan GOP Poll