Birdwatch Note Rating
2025-05-23 16:12:50 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: CA8823BDAF6FDEEF1504CE19799DF67F1EEBE9F0C6FE85C2AD34137C8A6AA65C
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Original Note:
Per the Congressional Budget Office report on this bill, the deficit would increase by $3.8 trillion in the 2026-2034 period if it passes. The assertion made by this post that the bill is the "largest deficit reduction in nearly 30 years" is incorrect. Sources: https://www.cbo.gov/system/files/2025-05/61422-Reconciliation-Distributional-Analysis.pdf https://fortune.com/2025/05/21/cbo-tax-breaks-increase-deficit-3-8-trillion-medicaid-cuts-shave-spending/ https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/as-house-gop-grinds-ahead-new-cbo-report-says-trumps-big-tax-cuts-bill-will-add-to-deficit
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