Senate Approves FY2018 Budget Resolution

On October 20, 2017, in Congressional News, Tax Issues, by Harrison Kircher

The Senate approved the FY2018 budget resolution by a 51-49 vote Thursday night. Such an approval sets up a widely expected tax reform bill over the next few months.

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The Senate’s recently released 2018 budget resolution, which was considered in committee this week, is set to be brought to the Senate floor sometime next week.

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The third of seven rounds of NAFTA renegotiations ended Wednesday in Ottawa, Canada, with all three countries bringing forth proposals and some of the hot-button issues coming into negotiation for the first time.

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GOP Tax Reform Plan Announced

On September 29, 2017, in Congressional News, Tax Issues, by Harrison Kircher

This week President Trump and Republican leadership announced a long-awaited tax reform plan.  This plan is meant to be a framework for Congress to negotiate into legislation.

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House Passes Omnibus Spending Bill

On September 15, 2017, in Congressional News, by Harrison Kircher

The House of Representatives passed a $1.2 trillion spending bill for FY2018 by a 211-198 vote Thursday. The 12-measure bill (H.R. 3354) includes eight bills, measuring some $500 billion appropriated for domestic agencies, bundled to the four-bill $700 billion minibus (primarily defense spending) which passed earlier this year.

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Congress Passes Hurricane Aid and Raises Debt Ceiling

On September 8, 2017, in Congressional News, by Harrison Kircher

President Trump reached a deal Wednesday with congressional leaders to suspend the debt ceiling, extend current funding for the government, and provide a relief package for the victims of hurricanes Harvey and Irma.

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