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Final Version Of GOP Tax Bill Cuts Corporate Tax Rate To 21 Percent
Friday, December 15, 2017
Republican lawmakers have released the final version of their tax bill that cuts the corporate tax rate to 21 percent and reduces tax rates for individuals for eight years.
President Trump Draws Closer To His First Legislative Victory
Thursday, December 14, 2017
Republican lawmakers in the House and Senate say they have hammered out details of a final tax overhaul bill that they plan to pass next week.
News Brief: Senate And House Republicans Agree On Tax Bill, FCC To Repeal Net Neutrality
Thursday, December 14, 2017
House and Senate Republicans have hammered out details of a final tax overhaul bill. Also, the FCC is set to repeal net neutrality rules, and an update on Tanzanian U.N. peacekeepers who were killed.
Republicans Reconcile House And Senate Versions Of Tax Deal
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
House and Senate Republicans have agreed on a final tax deal. GOP leaders hope to pass the bill next week and achieve their first major legislative achievement this year.
Congressional Republicans Hope To Pass Tax Overhaul Bill By Dec. 25
Monday, December 11, 2017
Congressional Republicans are working to merge House and Senate versions of a GOP tax bill. They're hoping to reach their first major legislative milestone by Christmas.
News Brief: 3 Members Of Congress Out In One Week, California Fires, Jerusalem
Friday, December 08, 2017
Republican Rep. Trent Franks is the third member of Congress to announce his resignation in a week. Also, we have the latest on fires in California and the situation in Jerusalem.
Congress Passes Bill To Avoid Shutdown, For Now
Friday, December 08, 2017
We have the latest on negotiations on congressional efforts to avoid another government shutdown as the tax overhaul bill works its way through reconciliation.
Congressional Leaders Visit The White House Seeking To Avert A Government Shutdown
Thursday, December 07, 2017
Republican and Democratic leaders of Congress went to the White House to negotiate with President Trump on government funding. Congress is trying to pass a short-term extension before a Friday deadline.
Democrats Want Protection For DREAMers Included In Government Funding Bill
Wednesday, December 06, 2017
Democrats want a permanent legal fix to protect so-called DREAMers, undocumented immigrants who arrived in this country with their parents when they were young children. The Democrats want to resolve the issue as part of year-end negotiations over funding the federal government. President Trump pushed back on their demands Wednesday.
What's Inside The Senate Tax Bill?
Monday, December 04, 2017
After a lightning round of changes, Senate Republicans passed a tax bill early Saturday morning. Buried in the bill are lots of details with important implications that were added before it passed.
Words You'll Hear: What's A Conference Committee?
Sunday, December 03, 2017
As the Senate and House work to create one tax bill that can pass both chambers and become law, we take a look at the phrase "conference committee" in our "Words You'll Hear" segment.
Senate Majority Leader McConnell Says Republicans Have The Votes To Pass Tax Bill
Friday, December 01, 2017
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Friday that Senate Republicans have the votes necessary to pass their overhaul of the nation's tax code. He said this after the group held a closed-door meeting where final changes were discussed.
What The Republican Tax Bill Could Mean For Lower And Middle Income Families
Thursday, November 30, 2017
One of the sticking points among Republicans debating their tax bill is whether to make an expanded child tax credit refundable. The decision could greatly impact whether the change helps lower and middle income families.
Senate Plan For Individual Tax Cuts Could Set Congress On A Collision Course
Friday, November 17, 2017
Senate Republicans would phase out tax cuts for individuals after several years. Critics say they are both setting up future political crises, and hiding the true cost of their tax plan.
Senate Republicans Make Big Changes To Their Original Tax Bill
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Senate Republicans changed their tax bill to scrap the individual mandate on health insurance. The bill would also make many tax cuts for individuals temporary, while business tax cuts would be permanent.
Senate Republicans Unveil Tax Plan As GOP House Members Move Forward With Theirs
Thursday, November 09, 2017
Senate Republicans are unveiling their version of a tax plan, with key differences from a GOP plan that the House is advancing today. Both chambers want to pass their separate bills next week.
Republican Tax Bill Would Provide Big Cuts, But Target Popular Breaks
Thursday, November 02, 2017
House Republicans released their long-awaited bill to overhaul the nation's tax code on Thursday. The bill would provide big cuts in the tax rates for most individuals and businesses. But it also takes aim at eliminating or rolling back some popular tax breaks.
Senate GOP Agrees to $1.5 Trillion Tax Cut
Thursday, September 21, 2017
On Tuesday, Senate Republicans agreed to a $1.5 trillion tax cut over the next 10 years. Critics are worried that the plan will increase the federal deficit.
Planned Parenthood Head Pushes Back Against GOP
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
On Capitol Hill, Cecile Richards forcefully disputed claims that Planned Parenthood sells fetal tissue, saying the accusations are “offensive and categorically untrue.”
