Politics · 115th Congress
Six Things to Watch as Tax Overhaul Endgame Nears
The Senate tax bill keeps a more complex rate schedule, with seven brackets beginning at 10 percent and topping out at 38.5 percent.
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Policy · 115th Congress
2018 Congressional Calendar: Senators Plan More Work Days Than House
The House has plans to work 24 fewer days than its 2017 schedule. It is common for the chambers to adjust their schedules during election years to provide time for campaigning.
Politics · 115th Congress
As Tax Overhaul Looms, Senate Has Upper Hand
Republican leaders added the legislative day to the schedule to get the conference process moving.
Politics · 115th Congress
Grassley Prepares to Bypass Franken to Move Trump Appeals Court Nominee
Grassley is planning to schedule a hearing to consider Trump’s nomination of Kyle Duncan of Louisiana to a seat on the 5th Circuit, according to the Politico report, on whom home-state Republican
Politics · 115th Congress
Trump Parched During Animated Defense of Asia Trip
Speaking for over 20 minutes during an event that was not added to his schedule until midday, Trump told the American people his message during the trip had been received loud and clear by Asian
Politics · 115th Congress
Ready or Not, House Republicans Set Vote on Tax Overhaul
The scenario is all too familiar: House Republican leaders schedule a floor vote on a major legislative priority and exude confidence the bill will pass despite a chorus of rank-and-file concern.
Policy · 115th Congress
Sweeping Changes Proposed for Foreign Lobbying Law
The Grassley and Johnson measures would also require more frequent disclosures to the Justice Department, following the same quarterly schedule as the system for filing lobbying disclosure reports
Politics · 115th Congress
After Controversies, Members Want Kelly to Avoid Spotlight
“I think his most effective role is behind the scenes, getting the right information to the president and keeping everything on schedule. It’s a very challenging role,” Reed said.
Politics · 115th Congress
Cardin: Trump Not Authorized to Nuke North Korea
Trump’s travel schedule includes a visit to the Korean peninsula. In the interview, Cardin made clear that blame for the current crisis rests squarely with the North Korean government.
Policy · 115th Congress
Eleventh Hour Tax Hiccups for GOP
No announcement of change in the schedule.”
Politics · 115th Congress
Kelly’s Civil War Comment Leads White House Off Message — Again
The Trump team’s inability to stay on message began before the president’s Tuesday schedule was even released Monday night.
Politics · 115th Congress
What’s in the Indictment Against Manafort?
Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 30, 2017var rcrdTwitter = 1; The drama played out in Washington on a day when the president has no press availabilities on his daily schedule until around 6 p.m., when
Politics · 115th Congress
On Debt Reduction, GOP Says Wait Till Next Year
Indeed, lawmakers cannot let any fiscal 2019 reconciliation effort slip into October of next year because that time is likely to be reserved on the schedule for lawmakers to be home running their
Politics · 115th Congress
Ivanka Trump Takes Child Tax Credit Push to Capitol
The White House senior adviser and daughter of President Donald Trump had a packed schedule on both sides of the Rotunda, largely promoting an expanded child tax credit that at least for now seems
Policy · 115th Congress
Nominations Fill Legislative Void in Senate
Confirmation votes continue In the meantime, confirmations are expected to dominate the floor schedule, with preference given to judicial nominees, the vast majority of whom will be lifetime appointees
Politics · 115th Congress
Natural Resources Chairman Has Questions About Zinke’s Travel
OIG had “selectively” left out a statement from an agency spokeswoman that the private and military planes were used only after officials had failed to find commercial flights that would meet Zinke’s schedule
Politics · 115th Congress
Trump Insists Senate Has Health Care Votes, But Not by Deadline
“The Senator expects to resume his regular work schedule soon,” according to a statement to WAPT-TV in Jackson. Trump’s tweet appeared to indicate Sen.
Politics · 115th Congress
Amid Health Care Chaos, Graham and Cassidy Still Lacking Votes
While White House Legislative Affairs Director Marc Short said on national television Sunday he expected a vote on the repeal bill on Wednesday, senior Republican leaders did not appear to have such a schedule
Policy · 115th Congress
How the Calendar Puts Pressure on GOP’s Tax Effort
Despite the tight schedule in front of them, House Republicans were optimistic after Brady’s announcement Wednesday and see the task ahead as doable.
Politics · 115th Congress
Trump to Jilted GOP: Inaction Led to Deal With Dems
Ross cited the short congressional schedule in September as a reason for getting the debt ceiling settled.