Democrats Propose Clawing Back Tax Cut for 1% to Fund $50 Billion Boost to Schools

[Orsino]

The tax cut that was afforded to the richest Americans amounts to $72 billion, according to the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy—even more than what Democrats and teachers are demanding be used to improve the nation's education system.

With that revenue restored, the Democrats' "Better Deal for Teachers and Students" would include a $50 billion fund for states to increase teacher compensation and to help school districts recruit qualified teachers and to improve school resources and infrastructure.

The initiative would also improve Title I schools that serve low-income students, increase access to music, art, and computer science classes, and raise spending for special education classes.

https://www.commondreams.org/news/2018/05/22/teacher-revolt-sweeps-nation-democrats-propose-clawing-back-tax-cut-1-fund-50

Go, Dems, go!

[OnDoutside]

1. I presume that's 72 bn a year ?