Headline Roundup • December 20th, 2017
Ryan and Guthrie Debate Tax Bill on Today Show
Summary from the AllSides News Team
Savannah Guthrie interviewed Paul Ryan on the merits of the GOP's tax bill, with Guthrie asking if Ryan is living in a "fantasy world" for advocating that the plan will benefit the middle class. He asserted that the corporate tax cuts will help businesses reinvest in their employees.
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