Democrats Pitch Tax Cuts for Middle Class
March 16, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via The American Prospect

Democratic senators Chris Van Hollen and Cory Booker, eyeing 2028 runs, unveil rival plans to slash or wipe out federal income taxes for middle-class families - Van Hollen targets singles under $46,000 and couples under $92,000, while Booker sets lines at $37,500 and $75,000, boosting child and earned-income credits too. They promise to fund it by jacking up taxes on the wealthy and corporations, but fellow Democrats cry foul over drained coffers for Social Security and welfare handouts. Read more about this...
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