WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Joint Economic Committee Democrats today released the third episode of “Opportunity Agenda,” a podcast that furthers the conversation on how to build an economic future where all American families have a fair shot at getting ahead. Episode 3, “Debunking the GOP Tax Plan,” unpacks the Republican proposal that would give massive tax breaks to the wealthy at the expense of working Americans. The episode features Seth Hanlon, senior fellow at The Center For American Progress and former special assistant to President Obama for economic policy at the White House National Economic Council. 

“As we’ve seen time and again, tax giveaways for large corporations and our highest-earners do nothing to help small businesses, rural communities, and working people get ahead.” U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich, Ranking Member of the Joint Economic Committee said during the podcast. “And it leaves fewer and fewer dollars to invest in roads, schools, entrepreneurs, and working families, compounding the challenges facing small cities and towns across our country. The primary goal of reform should be to use the levers we have to level the playing field. One, because it’s the right thing to do. And two, because every American should have the opportunity to turn their dream into a reality.”

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 For more information, please contact Latoya Veal at Latoya_Veal@jec.senate.gov or 202-224-0379.