Boehner says measure meant to help small businesses . Critics say the measure may not get the desired effect . `` I want to say how appalling it is for Republicans to come forward and say 'let 's ( push $ 287 billion ) unpaid for . ' '' The House passed a bill that would allow people who are self-employed or work for themselves and their spouses to deduct up to $10,000 in property taxes from income they pay as wages.
Boehner says measure meant to help small businesses . Critics say the measure may not get the desired effect . The House passed a bill that would allow people who are self-employed or work for themselves and their spouses to deduct up to $10,000 in property taxes from income they pay as wages.