谁为“大而美”买单

Core Points - The "One Big Beautiful Bills" tax and spending proposal by President Trump has passed the Senate by a narrow margin, moving closer to becoming law [1][3] - Supporters claim the bill will positively impact the U.S. economy by stimulating demand and increasing employment, while critics argue it will harm low-income Americans by cutting funding for poverty programs to offset tax cuts [1][4] Legislative Details - The Senate passed the bill with a vote of 51 in favor and 50 against, with Vice President Kamala Harris casting the tie-breaking vote [3] - The bill aims to reduce taxes by $4 trillion and cut spending by at least $1.5 trillion over the next decade [4][5] - It includes various tax relief measures, such as exemptions for overtime pay and tips, while increasing the exemption thresholds for estate and gift taxes [3][4] Impact on Social Programs - The bill plans to cut nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid and tighten eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), raising the age limit for food assistance from 54 to 64 years [4][5] - Experts indicate that the distribution of benefits from the bill is highly uneven, with the lowest-income Americans expected to see a decrease in after-tax income by approximately 2.3% over the next decade [5][6] Economic Implications - The bill is projected to increase the national debt by $3.3 trillion over the next ten years, with conflicting assessments from both parties regarding its fiscal impact [7][8] - Critics, including Senator Chuck Schumer, argue that the bill disproportionately benefits the wealthy while harming the poor, labeling it as a "Robin Hood in reverse" [5][6] Political Context - The passage of the bill highlights the deep partisan divide in U.S. politics, with all Democratic senators opposing it and divisions within the Republican party regarding the extent of spending cuts [6][9] - The bill's future is uncertain as it must return to the House for another vote due to significant amendments made in the Senate [4][6]