- Companies have been announcing one-time bonuses for employees and crediting the recent Republican tax law.
- Democratic House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi called the bonuses "crumbs" compared to the benefits corporations were receiving.
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi on Thursday dismissed as "crumbs" the recent wave of bonuses given to workers by large corporations in the wake of the Republican tax law's passage.
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Analyses have shown that companies and wealthier Americans are likely to picket the bulk of the benefits from the tax code changes.
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Critics of the moves have dismissed the increases as public relations stunts designed to draw favorable coverage and praise from Republicans. Pelosi, for instance, noted some of the bonuses are coming as firms continue layoffs of employees.
For instance, while Walmart announced their wage increase on Wednesday, the company also said it would close 63 Sam's Club stores, potentially leaving thousands of employees without jobs.