In the Future, Kevin Brady Sees More Reconciliation

In the Future, Kevin Brady Sees More Reconciliation-rollcall: As Republicans near final passage of their tax overhaul package, House Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady said he plans to push the budget reconciliation tool they’ve used to advance the tax bill without Democratic support to further change the tax code.

Why Corker flipped on the tax bill

Why Corker flipped on the tax bill-politico: Days before his surprise announcement that he would support the GOP tax bill, Sen. Bob Corker had been summoning administration officials and economists to his office to see whether he could ultimately get on board with the plan.

Landmark GOP Tax Bill Poised for Final Passage

Landmark GOP Tax Bill Poised for Final Passage-rollcall: Republicans late Friday unveiled their final plan to overhaul the tax code, a sweeping measure that aims to lower taxes on businesses and individuals, open up parts of Alaska to oil drilling and roll back a key piece of the 2010 health care law.

Senate Tax Positions Prevail in Conference, House GOP Doesn’t Care

Senate Tax Positions Prevail in Conference, House GOP Doesn’t Care-rollcall: The tax overhaul conference report looks a lot like the Senate bill. Senate negotiators prevailed on most of the major issues — and House Republicans say they’re fine with that.

Ryan, Pelosi Talk Government Funding End-Game

Ryan, Pelosi Talk Government Funding End-Game-rollcall: Speaker of the House Paul D. Ryan, R-Wis., spoke about a measure released by Republicans Wednesday night to fund defense through fiscal 2018 and fund the rest of the government through Jan. 19. Meanwhile, Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-California, called the measure a “NOTibus,” because “it’s not going anywhere.”

10 Thoughts After the Alabama Senate Election

10 Thoughts After the Alabama Senate Election-rollcall: One of the best parts about covering elections is that there is always a result. After all the prognosticating, projecting, discussing and arguing, there’s a winner. But determining the true meaning of victory and loss can be difficult.

A Tax Conference Committee Meeting Mostly For Show

A Tax Conference Committee Meeting Mostly For Show-rollcall: Nothing against the members of the House and Senate attending Wednesday’s inaugural meeting of the conference committee finalizing the tax code overhaul, but it’s mostly for show and unlikely to be must-see television.