Announcer the tax reform package is headed to the four of the house and senate as early as tuesday. Next, we get an update on what to expect this week in congress. From washington journal, this is a one hour. Westwood is White House Reporter for the Washington Examiner. Anna edgerton, congressional reporter for bloomberg. They are here to talk about the week ahead. There is a lot to get done. We talked about the tax reform bill in the first hour, but there are a lot of other materials on the table, as well. As your impressions the year began, did either of you expect that the week before christmas, there would be so much to get done . Sarah westwood . Guest certainly not. This years started with a lot of hope about what they would be able to get done. There was hope for an infrastructure package, Health Care Reform, tax, and we see they are just barely going to get one of those things over the finish the end of the year. So i do not think republicans have correctly assessed how challen
Times square on new years eve but still want an epic midnight moment. Its okay. A legendary rocker is here to rescue. And hes here to help us feel it in the air. Thats a little bit of a hint on this friday, december 22nd. From abc news, this is world news now. Feel the confetti in the air you think . Feel the confetti in the air. Or is this related to yesterdays frat party story, the booze in the air . Happy new year were going to start this half hour with the rush to get away for a holiday destination before the weekend storm hits. Aaa is expecting a Record Number of americans to be on the move between now and new years day, more than 97 million on the road and another 51 million by plane. The good news, aaa does expect the roads to be less congested today than yesterday. But at airports, travelers are being backups and arrive two hours before a domestic flight. Who does that . There were some nervous moments for air travelers in texas. A United Airlines flight carrying 80 made an Eme
Saying goodbye to a broadcast legend. This morning we remember dick enberg. And oprahs personal appeal. Her new warning about fraudsters and the scam using her name. A good friday morning to you all. The Holiday Travel rush is already getting started. Tens of millions of americans are plotting their way to their christmas destinations. And in many areas the weather is not cooperating. Rain, sleet and snow is expected to cause delays across the country. Were going to have more on the forecast in a moment. But first the Great Holiday escape and whats different this year. This morning, the holiday rush is under way with record crowds on the road and a 4 increase in travelers at the airports. 2. 7 Million People are expected to fly today alone, but new technology is making travel safer and faster. I couldnt believe my eyes as far as the size, the openness, the number of people working on this thing. Reporter bostons Logan Airport is one of a dozen using conveyer belts and bigger bins to ke
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