RALEIGH, N.C. -- Supporters and critics of a Republican tax overhaul plan that received tentative approval Tuesday from the General Assembly made their cases about whether most North Carolinians stand to benefit from the package. The Senate voted 32-17 along party lines in favor of the deal announced Monday by House and Senate Republican leaders and Gov. Pat McCrory that would reduce corporate and individual income tax rates and expand slightly the sales tax base. A number of other tax changes would increase, reduce or eliminate tax exemptions. Earlier Tuesday, two House Democrats joined all Republicans in voting 77-38 for the package, which now just needs another pair of "yes" votes...
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