<h1>Tax Reform Bill Sparks Debate: Legislative Leader Defends Economic Strategy Against Business Criticism</h1> A senior legislative leader defended a controversial tax and budget bill, dismissing a prominent businessman's criticism. The legislator argued the bill aims to help working Americans and downplayed potential opposition. Despite forecasts suggesting the bill could increase national debt and reduce health insurance coverage, the politician maintained that lower taxes and spending cuts would stimulate economic growth. The dispute involves ongoing tensions between political and business figures over fiscal policy.