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Conservative opponents of school choice have long criticized the voucher program for its potential to direct tax dollars to Islamic schools.
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Isaac Yu, Houston Chronicle, 24 Jan. 2026
Credits called ‘a model’ — except for triggers Reams of research show the effectiveness of direct tax credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit in helping low-income people, said Kathy White, executive director of the progressive Colorado Fiscal Institute.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 31 Dec. 2025
But the new provision adds on to the deductions for equipment and R&D to ensure that there are no direct tax penalties on building new factories in America.
—Richard Stern, Boston Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
The intent is clear: generate billions of dollars in recurring revenue for the federal government, partly to address budget deficits and fund policy goals, all without direct tax hikes.
—Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Isaac Yu, Houston Chronicle, 24 Jan. 2026
Credits called ‘a model’ — except for triggers Reams of research show the effectiveness of direct tax credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit in helping low-income people, said Kathy White, executive director of the progressive Colorado Fiscal Institute.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 31 Dec. 2025
But the new provision adds on to the deductions for equipment and R&D to ensure that there are no direct tax penalties on building new factories in America.
—Richard Stern, Boston Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
The intent is clear: generate billions of dollars in recurring revenue for the federal government, partly to address budget deficits and fund policy goals, all without direct tax hikes.
—Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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“Direct tax.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/direct%20tax. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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