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Type: Policy analysis report
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This document is a page from a 2016 policy report by Ernst & Young (EY) analyzing US tax reform proposals. It discusses the Republican 'Blueprint' for tax reform, competing plans from Senator Hatch, and political commentary from figures like Paul Ryan and Senator Warren. The document, bearing the Bates number HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_022387, contains no mention of Jeffrey Epstein, his associates, or any related activities; its content is exclusively focused on tax policy.

People (4)

Name Role Context
Ryan Former Ways and Means chair
Quoted discussing the push for a territorial tax system and his past negative experiences working with Democrats.
Warren Senator
Authored a New York Times op-ed arguing against corporate tax cuts and for policies that favor jobs and businesses in...
Dave Camp Former Ways and Means Chairman
Mentioned as having presented a bill to reduce business tax rates that failed to gain support.
Hatch Senate Finance Committee Chairman
Described as pursuing his own tax reform direction with a corporate integration plan, aiming to release a discussion ...

Timeline (3 events)

2016
2016 lame-duck session of Congress, during which the fate of tax extenders would be decided.
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Early 2017
Expected timeframe for a focus on tax reform.
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Summer 2016
The 'Blueprint' for tax reform was released by House Republicans shortly before Congress left for its summer recess.
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Locations (1)

Location Context

Relationships (2)

Ryan Political/Professional Opposition Democrats
Ryan remarked that his experience as Ways and Means chair working with Democrats 'was not a pleasant one'.
Republicans Political Opposition Democrats
The document notes a 'big gulf' in views on tax systems, exemplified by Ryan's comments.

Key Quotes (3)

"There is a big gulf between our two views... We believe that we should have a pure territorial system... And so I do believe that this issue is coming. I don't think you can stand against a territorial system much longer."
Source
— Ryan (Discussing the philosophical differences on tax systems and his belief in the inevitability of a territorial system.)
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"the experience I had when I was Ways and Means chair with [Democrats] was not a pleasant one, and I don't know if that's going to change."
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— Ryan (Remarking on the political difficulty of achieving bipartisan tax reform.)
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"Preferential tax treatment, either through special rates or deferred due dates, creates a huge financial incentive for American companies to build businesses and create jobs abroad rather than in the United States. Our tax code should favor jobs and businesses at home – period."
Source
— Warren (Arguing for tax policies that incentivize domestic investment and job creation.)
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Quote #3

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