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House Speaker Mike Johnson has faced criticism for cutting a program that allows Americans to file their taxes for free in order to fund $14.3 billion in aid for Israel. Johnson defended the decision, stating that it was necessary to take care of priorities and address the urgent need for aid. The Congressional Budget Office has reported that pairing the Israel aid with IRS cuts nearly doubles the bill's debt impact.
Speaker Mike Johnson said Israel aid is "urgent" and said pairing it with IRS cuts is responsible. "Don't forget we have a $33.6 trillion federal debt." According to the Congressional Budget Office, pairing the Israel aid with IRS cuts nearly doubles the bill's debt impact.
ICYMI: The House passed one of its first pieces of legislation under Speaker Mike Johnson on Thursday, approving a bill that provides $14.3 billion in aid for Israel, money that would be offset by cuts to the IRS. @blaise_malley https://t.co/d2rTgLwt7h
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