Sen. Thune Sees Tax Reform This Congressional Cycle

Sen. Thune Sees Tax Reform This Congressional Cycle

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The video discusses the potential impact of the wall funding on government processes, including its possible inclusion in a year-end spending bill. It highlights ongoing discussions about immigration and border security, emphasizing that a physical wall is not the only solution. The focus then shifts to tax reform, aiming to reduce taxes for middle-income families and enhance global competitiveness. The timeline for tax reform is ambitious, with a goal to complete it by the end of the year, though contingencies may arise. The video concludes with a commitment to achieving tax reform within the current congressional cycle.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the likely context in which the wall issue will be addressed?

In a healthcare reform bill

Through a separate immigration bill

In a year-end spending bill

As part of a tax reform bill

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the stance of most Republican senators on border security?

They want to delay any decision on border security

They are open to various forms of border security enhancements

They support only a physical wall

They oppose any form of wall

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the goal for the tax reform bill according to the President and Secretary Mnuchin?

To include it in a healthcare reform package

To delay it until the next congressional cycle

To have it on the President's desk by the end of the calendar year

To pass it by the end of the next year

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the tax reform bill?

Increasing taxes on middle-income families

Reducing taxes on middle-income families

Eliminating corporate taxes

Increasing tariffs on imports

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the commitment regarding tax reform in this congressional cycle?

To delay it until the next cycle

To ensure it is completed within the current cycle

To abandon it altogether

To merge it with healthcare reform