House Speaker Mike Johnson's decision to pair Israel aid with IRS cuts may lead to another government shutdown showdown next month.
WASHINGTON ― If House Speaker Mike Johnson ’s decision to pair Israel aid with IRS cuts foreshadows his future legislative strategy , then the odds of another government shutdown showdown next month are rising.
“My intention is not to use this for any partisan, political gamesmanship. This is a very serious matter,” he said. “Instead of costing $14 billion, the House bill will add upward of $30 billion to the debt,” MacGuineas said. “Instead of avoiding new borrowing, this plan doubles down on it.”. Democrats have repeatedly touted the way extra funds for IRS enforcement, especially on complex cases involving business income, have forced “wealthy tax cheats” to pay their fair share.
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