Republicans on Friday released their final proposal to overhaul the American tax system, which would chop taxes for corporations, trim rates for individuals and tweak tax deductions. The House and Senate GOP hope to pass the sweeping measure by the middle of next week, hitting a year-end target. Republicans argue that cuts contained in the bill will spark business investment, hiring and wage growth. Democrats call the plan a giveaway to corporation at the expense of the middle class, expressing concerns about the $1 trillion or more it is projected to add to federal budget deficits over a decade. With two skeptical ... (full story)