White House Legislative Affairs director marc short spoke with journalists about the Trump Administrations legislative agenda, which includes tax reform and immigration. This hourlong event was hosted by the Christian Science monitor. My friend, good morning, and dave cook from the Christian Science monitor. Thanks for coming. I guess todays mark shortterm assistance to the president in office of legislative affairs feared this is his first visit with our breakfast club, home to what tbn and calls the mainstream media. Thanks for making time for us in your busy schedule, sir. The virginia native graduated from washington and lee university. He got his start in politics serving as finance their poor Oliver North Senate campaign and went on to become executive director of Young America foundation what his role including stewardship of Ronald Reagans ranch after running the ranch he earned in an ea at the university of virginia, worked in the Homeland Security department and security depa
Defendants. The army, navy, air force, marines and coast guard put out statements that showed distance from the commanderinchief and the media speculating that white house officials including top economic adviser may jump ship. The president is increasingly isolated. The question what does this mean for the growth plan . Tax cuts, infrastructure, what gets done when the allies walk away from it. Varney company is about to begin. Train to reflect to be down at the opening bell. That is a change. First time this week when the opening bell rings and 20 minute time the market will go down. Maybe the rumors are surging house something to do with this downsizing movement. We do have a big drop for the stock price of walmart. This is a dow stock helping push the overall average down. Sales up, Online Business way to. Looking forward it seems under profit margin and downs dr. Gross. The parent of the tory secret of bath and body works forecast weaker profits. Another retailer heading south. Th
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