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After Healthcare Failure, Republican Lawmakers Turn to Tax Reform

HeadlineAug 02, 2017

Following Republican senators’ failure to pass a healthcare plan, lawmakers are now focusing on tax reform. The White House is pushing to cut the corporate tax rate to a mere 15 percent—down from 35 percent. On Tuesday, Senate Democrats sent a letter saying they wouldn’t support any plan that includes tax cuts for the wealthiest 1 percent of Americans.

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