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As the House formally passed the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (H.R. 1), the national conversation around tax policy, economic equity, and government priorities has reignited with new urgency. Unlike past legislative packages marked by compromise or incrementalism, H.R. 1 takes a definitive stance—one that favors market-driven growth over redistribution and prioritizes capital formation over direct public investment. Proponents hail the bill as a bold reset of the American eco