Analysis: America's Bipartisan Tax-Cutting Policies Face Scrutiny
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Summary
The article criticizes America's bipartisan tax-cutting policies, arguing that the popular tax cuts are not properly scrutinized and will lead to future regret. It notes that both Democrats and Republicans are pursuing tax reductions, with recent tax refunds coming from deficit spending. The piece warns that this approach is unsustainable and will have negative consequences for the country.
Key quotes
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The country is in the grip of a bipartisan tax-cutting mania.
Tax-filing season has just closed and Americans are receiving hefty refunds from Donald Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill'—financed by trillions of dollars in deficit spending.
This article appeared in the Leaders section of the print edition under the headline 'Tax day mayday'
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