Senate OK’s the measure in 51-49 vote
Louisiana’s U. S. senators, both Republicans, voted for the almost $1.5 trillion tax bill that passed the Senate on a 51-49 vote early Saturday (Dec. 2). Here’s what they had to say:
Bill Cassidy: „The Tax Cut and Jobs Act cuts taxes for working and middle-income families. It boosts the economy, repeals Obamacare ’s individual mandate, preserves the historic tax credit, gives tax relief to victims of the 2016 floods in north and south Louisiana and provides money to rebuild our coastline. This is a good bill for Louisiana and the United States.“
John Kennedy: „This bill is about three things: tax cuts, jobs and more jobs. It doesn’t take an expert to see what’s stalling the American economy: Middle-class families need to see more of their hard-earned dollars in their bank accounts. This bill gives them that while allowing American job creators the freedom and flexibility they need to increase wages and create jobs.“
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Drew Broach covers Jefferson Parish politics and Louisiana interests in Congress, plus other odds and ends, for NOLA.com| The Times-Picayune. Email: dbroach@nola.com. Facebook: Drew Broach TP. Twitter: drewbroach1. Google+: Drew Broach.
