Why Aren'y Key Republicans Sold on Tax Bill?
Bloomberg's Erik Wasson discusses the latest on the Tax Bill as Speaker Johnson's Memorial Day deadline is days away. Wasson talks about the SALT Caucus stalling progress on the tax bill and the Medicaid proposals some members of the House Freedom Caucus are still looking into. Erik speaks with Kailey Leinz and Joe Mathieu on the late edition of Bloomberg's 'Balance of Power.' (Source: Bloomberg)
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