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Working Families Tax Cut Act (Executive Session)

The Senate debated the Working Families Tax Cut Act, a Republican tax law cutting federal taxes on tips and overtime that Republicans said helps working families keep more of their money, while arguing Democrats had sought a large tax increase and that state Democratic leaders still tax this income. Senator Barrasso also promoted a bill by Senator Ernst aimed at saving taxpayers billions by punishing fraud. Senator Durbin responded that he is against fraud, said families are struggling with rising food, gas, and energy costs, and argued the tax law’s biggest cuts went to the richest people while doing little for working families, though he supports tax breaks for workers.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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