Proposals to Cut Social Security Tax Split Democrats
A split within the Democratic Party over cutting Social Security payroll taxes pits junior lawmakers and Speaker ONeill against senior tax leaders and the White House. Supporters argue for offsetting income tax relief and inflation containment, while opponents warn against reopening Social Security financing and political risk to Carter.
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