Tax Policy Changes - Extension of 2017 tax cuts, initially set to expire at the end of 2025 [1][2] - Child tax credit increased to $2,200 and indexed to inflation [2] - Estate tax exemption increased to $15 million per person [2] - Elimination of tax credits for electric vehicles and clean energy purchases after September 30th [3] - State and local tax deduction capped at $10,000, with a temporary increase to $40,000 for certain income levels [3][4] - Potential $25,000 deduction for tipped workers, but payroll taxes still apply [4] - Deduction for seniors of $6,000 per person for those ages 65 and up [6] Government Spending and Budget Impact - Increased funding for agencies like ICE, Customs and Border Protection, Homeland Security, the Defense Department, and Missile Defense [7] - Medicaid work requirements implemented, projected to save $326 billion through 2034 [8][9] - Changes to premium tax credits under the Affordable Care Act, potentially leading to 11 million fewer people with health insurance by 2034 [10] - Creation of a $50 billion rural healthcare fund to address changes in healthcare access [11] - Projected increase in the deficit by $3.4 trillion over the next 10 years (through 2034) [13] Economic Impact and Political Considerations - Republicans argue that economic growth from tax cuts and deregulation will offset the deficit increase [15] - Economists express concerns about the drag of budget deficits on the economy, potentially leading to higher interest rates and increased debt [15] - Potential for Democrats to delay or change tax cuts if they win the House majority [12]

Our next guest says the budget bill could push the dollar even lower after its worst start to the year since 1973. Let's bring in former Bridgewater chief strategist Rebecca Patterson. Rebecca, great to see you. Great to have you on the show.Um, in addition to the spending bill, there are other factors why you see a weaker dollar going forward. Yeah. Well, let's start with the spending bill.you know, the we're not at the finish line as as we just heard. But if we get a bill something like what we're seeing ...

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