The House is expected to pass the Senate budget plan this week, marking a significant step forward in the efforts to pass comprehensive tax reform. While Republicans agree that overhauling the nation’s complex and unfair tax code is a priority, concerns remain from some Members of Congress about how tax reform will treat the State and Local Tax (SALT) Deduction. There are many reasons Republicans should still feel comfortable supporting the budget resolution this week even as those details continue to be negotiated.
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