Reducing the number of tax brackets from 7 to 3. The Administration Says it will boost the economy and help close the budget gap. The republicans have avoided responsibility of paying for their tax cuts. The president s tax plan would also eliminate the estate tax. Critics. Entire plan say it could add trillions to the deficit. Groups protesting today in San Francisco say the tax plan should focus on lower income workers. The demonstrators will gather at noon at the federal building. So when is Congress Expected to vote on a bill . Reporter michelle, thats still up in the air. But the initial deadline was august but the Administration Says they are hoping to get something done by the end of the year. Michelle . All right. Jessica, thank you. As lawmakers analyze that tax proposal, republicans in the House Freedom caucus officially endorsed the latest plan to repeal and replace obamacare. The revised measure aims to give states the chance to limit coverage for preexisting conditions an
Seize this opportunity by leading the most significant tax reform legislation since 1986. The president proposes massive tax cuts. It will blow up the deficit and debt, probably 7 trillion according to some estimates. Great plan. Were going to put people back to work. The status of health care today, the Freedom Caucus saying they are signing on to this latest version. Were hopeful that there may be a vote soon. We dont want to put an artificial deadline on this, brett. We learned that a few weeks ago. This was a very clear, sober and serious briefing. Senators gathered on white house grounds for an unprecedented classified briefing on north korea. I did not see any new information. It felt more like a dog and pony show to me than anything else. Fox news channel anchor joined a Racial Discrimination lawsuit against the company. This hurts. This hurts. United airlines announcing new guidelines following the controversy of a passenger being dragged off one of its planes. A strong storm s
Conservative arthors speech last week and she confirmed she would not show up because she faced threats of violence. But that is not stopping protesters from gathering and police are ready for anything. Chopper 5 overhead a short time ago. You can check out the Huge Police Presence there. We spotted long lines of police motorcycles, suvs , and bags full of Tactical Gear that could be used by officers. This is a live picture of telegraph and bancroft. Protesters from both sides have gathered. One man is waving the American Flag there. Another has arrived with a bull horn chanting about fascism and free speech. Kpix5 reporter jackie ward is live with what looks like a handful of protesters now. Jackie . Reporter that sounds about right. It is a subdued scene here so far, as you can see from chopper 5, maybe 50 to 75 people have gathered here today. I wont even use the word protesters because a lot of people are here to just maintain the peace. To be honest, i believe there are more membe
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Were not getting a good deal for all the money we spend. Woodruff all that and more on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by and by the alfred p. Sloan foundation. Supporting science, technology, and improved Economic Performance and Financial Literacy in the 21st century. Supported by the rockefeller foundation. Promoting the wellbeing of humanity around the world by building resilience and inclusive economies. More at rockefellerfoundation. Org Carnegie Corporation of new york. Supporting innovations in education, democratic engagement, and the advancement of International Peace and security. At carnegie. Org. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and individuals. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff the u. S. Military has taken more casualties in afghanistan as it battles fighters of the islamic state. Two tro