We Need to Focus on the 99 Percent
Extending and expanding the payroll tax cut will directly help working families while boosting our economy overall. Across the country, the typical family will receive a tax break of about $1,550. That's money they need to make ends meet, which in turn will help drive economic growth.
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This article was originally published in U.S. News & World Report.
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