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Sen. Kennedy (R-La.) Gives Floor Speech On The Benefits Of The Tax Cuts And Jobs Act 

The American economy needed a shot in the arm, and that shot in the arm was the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.’ 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate today to highlight the benefits of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.  As a direct result of the bill, more than three million Americans have received wage increases, more generous benefits, and bonuses.

“We’re already beginning to see what meaningful tax relief looks like for middle and working-class Americans,” said Sen. Kennedy.  “In just 47 days, well over three million American workers have received wage increases, benefits increases, and bonuses.  Finally, we are on track to see better than average economic growth.  The American economy needed a shot in the arm, and that shot in the arm was the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.  I think the outlook for our economy is better now than it has been in 10 years.  I can guarantee you that 47 days from now, for millions of Americans and their families, it will look even better.”

Click here or the photo below to watch Sen. Kennedy’s full floor speech:

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