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Austin American-Statesman: Republicans say they have a tax cut deal but Democrats can't see it

December 14, 2017

By: Herb Jackson, USA Today Network

WASHINGTON – Republicans who control Congress struck a deal Wednesday on an overhaul of the tax code, but they kept details under wraps amid reports that the revised bill sweetened tax breaks for the richest Americans.

Issues:Growing Our Economy

The New York Times: Republicans’ Tax Bill Nears the Finish Line

December 13, 2017

In The News

By: The New York Times

Republicans’ Tax Bill Nears the Finish Line

• Republican leaders reached an agreement on a final tax bill, setting up final votes next week. • Lawmakers are expected to be briefed on the consensus deal later on Wednesday, ahead of a final vote next week. • Senator Susan Collins, Republican of Maine, said she does not see any reason to delay the votes in light of the Alabama election

Issues:Growing Our Economy

Rep. Doggett Speaks on Great Harm of GOP Tax Bill

December 13, 2017

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Tax Policy Subcommittee and a conferee to the House and Senate Conference Committee, criticized both the substance of the Republican tax bill and the secret, rushed way in which it is being enacted.

Issues:Growing Our Economy

My neighbor and the opioid crisis

December 11, 2017

In The News

Robert Brischetto

https://www.mysanantonio.com/opinion/commentary/article/My-neighbor-and-the-opi…

I can’t say I was surprised as they carried him to the ambulance once again, but this time with a sheet over his face. One day before his 65th birthday, my neighbor had become another statistic in the opioid epidemic sweeping the county.

San Marcos Daily Record: Not much time left for health insurance

December 11, 2017

In The News

By: Congressman Lloyd Doggett

Not much time left for health insurance

The holiday seasons means making a lot of choices. Which relatives to visit? Which dishes to prepare? Which presents will you purchase to surprise your loved ones? But there is an even more important choice to be made. This Friday, Dec. 15 marks the last day when you can choose the health insurance plan that is best for you or your family; it's important to enroll now.

Issues:Healthcare

Wall Street Journal: House Democrats Ask Steven Mnuchin to Provide Treasury Tax Analysis

December 8, 2017

In The News

By: Kate Davidson

Today in Taxes

Democrats on the tax-bill conference committee are asking Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to appear to back up his claims about the bill's growth effects.

In a letter Thursday, the five House Democrats asked Mr. Mnuchin to provide the conference committee with a copy of the agency's economic analysis of the tax plan and to appear before them, along with the director of Treasury's Office of Tax Analysis, to explain their findings.

House Democratic Conferees Request Treasury Secretary to Appear with Tax Analysis

December 7, 2017

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Democratic Members of the Conference Committee on the Republican tax bill urged Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin to provide a copy of any Treasury Department analysis of the economic impact of this legislation and to appear before the Conference Committee for questioning about it and other issues.

Issues:Growing Our Economy

Americans for Tax Fairness: Bernie Sanders, Lloyd Doggett Demand Drug Companies to Stop Dodging Taxes Following Release of New Report

December 7, 2017

Press Release

(WASHINGTON) - A new report released today by Americans for Tax Fairness exposes just how much the pharmaceutical industry stands to gain if the Trump-GOP tax plan becomes law.

Issues:Growing Our EconomyHealthcare

The Daily Texan: Graduate students protest proposed tax bill

December 6, 2017

In The News

By: London Gibson

Graduate students protest proposed tax bill

When the tower chimed at noon today, graduate student workers across campus dropped their grading pens and gathered on the South Mall, where they protested a proposed bill that would tax graduate student’s tuition waivers as income.

CNN Politics: Tax bill on its way to conference committee, but not without a hiccup

December 5, 2017

In The News

By: Lauren Fox and Ted Barrett

Tax bill on its way to conference committee, but not without a hiccup

Republicans have celebrated since Saturday the passage of their tax bill through the Senate, but on Monday night some key GOP members were thinking of another measure -- one to keep the federal government funded -- when they threatened to vote against a routine step to send the tax plan to a conference committee.

Issues:Growing Our Economy

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