House GOP demands IRS budget cuts to pay for Israel aid
30.10 2023:
A bill proposes funding aid to Israel in exchange for cutting IRS money aimed at cracking down on rich tax cheats and improving taxpayer service.
WASHINGTON - House Republicans on Monday unveiled a…
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