https://freerepublic.com/tag/demtricks/ en-us Sat, 27 Feb 2021 07:56:52 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3938087/posts Senate Democrats are racing to finalize a new tax provision that would penalize large companies that pay low wages. The move comes after Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough ruled Thursday night that a $15 minimum wage hike cannot be included in the Senate COVID relief package... The plan being drafted by aides to Senate Finance Committee chair Ron Wyden of Oregon — in close consultation with Senate Budget Chair Bernie Sanders of Vermont — would impose a 5% payroll tax penalty on "very large" companies.... CBS News https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3938087/posts#comment Sat, 27 Feb 2021 07:56:52 GMT