on state and local tax detections and provides over half a trillion dollars to fight climate change and opposing the bill however, republicans refuse to see anything beyond the price tag yet the build back better act strengthens the tax code generating revenue in a responsible way. that means a 15% minimum tax rate on corporations, a surcharge on corporate stock buybacks and an 8% surtax on incomes over $8 million. the revenue raisers would be enough to cover most if not all of the bill s cost. yet, that still was apparently too much for republicans to swallow. in fact, the vote that came this morning was delayed overnight by house minority leader kevin mccarthy and a rather pointless stunt which was clearly meant to endear himself to dear leader donald trump in florida mccarthy delivered a marathon speech for over eight hours until 5:00 a.m.