Tag: Budgets and Deficits

Liberals like Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., claim that wealthy Americans are getting too-good-a-deal from the government, the statistics would seem to prove the opposite. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP)

Beltway Confidential

Bernie Sanders should love the rich

Tom Rogan · October 30, 2017 6:55 pm

"That is just simply a Democratic talking point because, think of this: We put our framework out there before the election. We did a conference all day where every member came in and we walked them through it," McCarthy said. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Kevin McCarthy hits out at claims GOP isn’t forthcoming about tax reform plan: ‘A Democratic talking point’

Kyle Feldscher · October 29, 2017 5:14 pm

"I'm real excited about this tax reform because I think it will generate a lot more revenue. I think it will over the 10-year period, Chuck, you're talking about, result in deficit reduction," Portman said. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Rob Portman argues tax reform will decrease the federal deficit

Kyle Feldscher · October 29, 2017 4:19 pm

Contractors have completed eight prototypes of President Trump's proposed border wall with Mexico, triggering a period of rigorous testing to determine if they can repel sledgehammers, torches, pickaxes, and battery-operated tools. (John Gibbins/The San Diego Union-Tribune via AP, Pool)

Trump’s border wall prototypes: All for nothing?

Anna Giaritelli, Gabby Morrongiello · October 27, 2017 4:01 am

Blue Dog leaders ask House Republicans: What happened to fiscal discipline?

rep-daniel-lipinski, rep-jim-costa, Rep Henry Cuellar · October 27, 2017 4:01 am

House Speaker Paul Ryan noted that he has been working his entire adult life toward tax reform and emphasized the need to not waste the opportunity provided by a unified GOP government. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Paul Ryan plots with outside allies on tax reform following budget vote

Joseph Lawler · October 26, 2017 7:40 pm

House Narrowly Approves Senate Budget Proposal

Andrew Egger · October 26, 2017 6:12 pm

Rep. Peter King, among several other Republicans from New York and New Jersey, voted against the tax reform bill as it may eliminate the Local Tax deduction. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Beltway Confidential

Twenty Republican congressmen just voted against the GOP budget. Here’s why.

Timothy P. Carney · October 26, 2017 4:20 pm

The budget resolution, which the House passed 216-212, includes instructions for lawmakers to create filibuster-proof legislation to open the ANWR to drilling. Republicans are hoping new drilling will raise revenue to help pay for tax reform.

Energy and Environment

House budget vote sets up oil, gas drilling in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

Josh Siegel · October 26, 2017 3:45 pm

The budget paves the way for a tax bill to be unveiled next week. (iStock photo)

House paves way for tax reform by passing Senate budget plan

Joseph Lawler · October 26, 2017 3:01 pm

It makes sense for those who benefit to pay. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Beltway Confidential

Cut the outrage over higher user fees at national parks

Tom Rogan · October 25, 2017 7:32 pm

Senators representing Texas and Florida say the bill does not provide enough money to help their states rebuild from hurricanes Harvey and Irma. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Senate sends $36.5 billion disaster relief bill to Trump’s desk

Susan Ferrechio · October 24, 2017 8:13 pm