A Big Win: Rep. Lawler on Tentative SALT Deal Reached
Representative Mike Lawler (R) NY shares his thoughts on tentatively reaching a deal on SALT with his Republican colleagues in the Senate. Rep. Lawler talks about how this deal could benefit additional states outside of New York, New Jersey, and California & the potential hurdle the House is facing as the self-imposed tax bill deadline looms. Representative Lawler speaks with Kailey Leinz and Joe Mathieu on the late edition of Bloomberg's "Balance of Power."
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