Tag: Tax Reform

Last week, members of the Freedom Caucus called on leadership to drop the border adjustment provision in order to move ahead with tax reform. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Mark Meadows: No support for phasing in border adjusted tax

Joseph Lawler · June 15, 2017 7:05 pm

Congress should move forward in putting together legislation to modernize our tax code so we can encourage businesses to create jobs here at home and ensure our nation remains the global leader in innovation. (AP Photo/Wilson Ring)

Tax reform could create 5 million jobs

Linda Moore · June 14, 2017 4:01 am

The president, speaking of the attempt to repeal former President Barack Obama's healthcare bill, said the "Senate is working very, very hard." (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

National Security

Trump, Republican senators try to revive stalled agenda amid distractions

Alex Pappas · June 13, 2017 5:43 pm

(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Joni Ernst on health insurance: ‘We’re in a world of hurt in Iowa’

Salena Zito · June 12, 2017 4:01 am

Even without the distraction of Trump tweets and hearings over the firing of FBI Director James Comey, the GOP has internal differences that have stopped it from advancing healthcare and tax reform.

Republicans getting restless for legislative victories

Susan Ferrechio · June 12, 2017 4:01 am

Reps. Mo Brooks of Alabama and Mark Meadows of North Carolina, are relatively optimistic that they'd be able to shake off former FBI Director James Comey's dramatic testimony and refocus on their agenda. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

GOP lawmakers optimistic they can shake off Comey drama

Al Weaver · June 11, 2017 4:01 am

President Trump's reported call to make healthcare reform efforts more generous could alienate some of the conservatives he would need to get a bill through the Senate after narrowly succeeding in the House. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

James Comey cloud hindering Trump’s agenda

Sarah Bedford · June 10, 2017 4:01 am

The caucus, which includes several dozen members, proved its ability to shape major legislation in last month's passage of an Obamacare replacement. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Freedom Caucus wants to take border adjustment out of tax plan, add welfare reform

Joseph Lawler · June 9, 2017 2:58 pm

The border adjustment tax would result in a big hidden cost that is passed along to American consumers, writes Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Rep. Jim Jordan: America-first tax reform begins with dismissing a border adjustment tax

Rep. Jim Jordan · June 9, 2017 12:00 pm

Overhauling the tax code would represent a bet that lowering tax rates would stoke faster economic growth and that passing major legislation would boost perceptions of President Trump's leadership. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Republicans bet political fortunes on tax reform, with little evidence that it’s wanted

Joseph Lawler · June 8, 2017 4:01 am

Company argues its efforts to defeat Republicans' border-adjustment tax are motivated by concern for consumers, not its own corporate interests. (AP Photo/Larry W. Smith)

Koch Industries denies it’s pursuing a special tax break

Joseph Lawler · June 7, 2017 10:09 pm

Taxpayers are shifting money around to declare earnings in future years, when the tax rate may be lower, CBO said in a report. (AP Photo/J. David Ake, File)

Budget office: People holding out for tax reform may be slowing revenue

Joseph Lawler · June 7, 2017 8:07 pm