Democrats Propose Raising Taxes on Wealthy to Fund Worker Income Tax Cuts

Democrats are advocating for a policy to increase taxes on the wealthy, with the aim of using the revenue to reduce income taxes for workers, a proposal explained by Senator Chris Van Hollen and discussed by a tax policy expert.

8 May, 08:44 — 8 May, 08:44

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Democrats want to raise taxes on the wealthy. A look at the math

Democrats want to tax the rich to cut taxes on worker incomes. Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland explains and a tax policy expert shares his reservations with NPR's Planet Money team.

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Democrats Propose Raising Taxes on Wealthy to Fund Worker Income Tax Cuts

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Democrats want to raise taxes on the wealthy. A look at the math

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