Rep. Williams to Newsmax: Main Street Doesn’t Want Harris Handouts

Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, told Newsmax on Monday that Main Street America doesn’t need more government handouts such as the one proposed in Vice President Kamala Harris’ latest plan for helping small businesses.

Harris last week unveiled a plan to raise the standard tax deduction for small-business startup costs from $5,000 to $50,000, but she also supports raising marginal tax rates for individuals and corporations.

“Main Street America doesn’t want her handouts,” Williams, chair of the House Small Business Committee, told “The Chris Salcedo Show.” “Main Street America wants less regulations, less taxes so they can invest and create risk and get reward. That’s what built this country. That’s what I stand for every day.”

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