This wednesday, september 27th. Good evening, everyone, im sue herera. Tyler mathisen is on assignment tonight. Americans have been waiting for the republicans to put forth their tax reform plan. Today they got it. The president calls it a revolutionary change. It calls for drastically lower rates for business, fewer tax brackets for individuals, and a much larger standard deduction, among other things. As ylan mui reports from washington, a lot of details still need to be filled in. Reporter president trump, using a receptive crowd in indiana to sell his tax framework. Were doing everything we can to reduce the tax burden on you and your family by eliminating tax breaks and loopholes. Well ensure the benefits are focused on the middle class, the working men and women, not the highest income earners. Reporter the plan still leaves many unresolved questions. But its got a lot for u. S. Businesses. Passthrough businesses would get a 25 rate. The plan also allows for at least five years o
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