Senate to Review Trump ‘Revenge' Tax Worrying Wall Street
Senate Republicans will examine the potential impact of a so-called 'revenge' tax buried in President Donald Trump's massive fiscal package before passing the measure, Majority Leader John Thune said Monday.
'There are several things that are in the bill that our folks are working with the House,' Thune told reporters when asked about the provision. 'Particularly on the business side, we want to make sure the policies are pro-growth.'
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