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In a stunning turn of events that has left economists and gamers alike rubbing their eyes in disbelief, Congress has proposed a groundbreaking new tax law that aims to capitalize on the booming gaming economy. The bipartisan bill, affectionately dubbed the "Play-to-Earn Act," has been designed to tax virtual in-game assets at the same rate as real-world income.

The legislation, which has been met with a mixture of shock, dread, and a smattering of gamer joy, was introduced by the Charismatic Dueling Senators, a pair of lawmakers known for their flair for the dramatic and their penchant for dystopian science fiction. The bill's sponsors argue that as the line between virtual and real economies blurs, it's only fair to treat digital earnings with the same seriousness as traditional paychecks.

"Americans are working hard in virtual worlds, and they deserve to be taxed just like everyone else," said Senator Gamechanger, the bill's co-sponsor, while cosplaying as a level 500 space warrior at a gaming convention. "We're not saying that everyone has to declare their in-game loot, but if you're raking in digital dollars, the IRS deserves a cut. It's only fair."

The bill has sparked a frenzy of debate across the nation, with some hailing it as a revolutionary step towards economic inclusivity, while others decry it as the first true sign of a dystopian future where the government taxes everything from your cryptokitties to your virtual real estate.

Critics of the bill, including a coalition of tech companies and a rogue band of basement-dwelling gamers, have launched a grassroots campaign under the hashtag #NoTaxationOnMyPixels, arguing that the government has no business meddling in the consensual transactions of virtual economies.

However, proponents of the bill point to the potential windfall of tax revenue that could fund vital public services, such as the upkeep of the National Museum of Video Game History and the preservation of the Endangered Species of Retro Arcade Machines.

In a move that can only be described as ironic, the House Committee on Virtual Realities held a hearing this morning in a fully immersive virtual reality simulation of the Capitol Building, where lawmakers debated the merits of the bill while their physical avatars danced to a chiptune remix of the national anthem.

As the debate continues, one thing is clear: the line between play and work is fading faster than a rare Pokémon card in a wash cycle. Whether this will be a game-changer for the economy or a glitch in the system, only time will tell. Until then, gamers across the nation are left pondering their next move: grind for glory or file for an extension.

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