Originally Posted by
Larry in TN
That is due to the way Congress is required to calculate the cost of tax and spending bills. If it doesn't have the end date the "cost" of the bill will be calculated to be much higher.
The calculation itself is unrealistic, as it assumes that the changes in the bill will have no effect on the economy, but that is what is required. This, IMO, is what needs to be changed.
Thanks for the explanation Larry.