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House Tax Bill Boosts Deficit $2.8 Trillion, CBO Analysis Shows.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Dillard, Jarrell 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the financial implications of a House-passed tax and spending bill proposed by Republicans, which is projected to increase U.S. deficits by $2.8 trillion over the next decade, according to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). This estimate, which includes dynamic economic effects, is higher than a previous estimate of $2.4 trillion and accounts for additional borrowing due to increased interest rates. The bill aims to make permanent the 2017 tax cuts and includes various tax breaks, but it faces challenges in the Senate where a different version has been proposed. The article also notes that independent analyses suggest similar increases in federal borrowing, raising concerns among fiscally conservative lawmakers. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/06, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Business and Management
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:185997293
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