See passage of this proposal by the end of the week . Guest it seems likely at this point. Today theyll be taking up amend ams and probably get into voteorama, the where senators can offer unlimited amendments. That could stretch into late into the night tonight, potentially followed by a vote on final passage. Its possible it could stretch out any longer, but as far as we know, they are on end to finish by the end of this week. Host some of the amendments coming from republicans stray a little bit from the original intent. Walk us through those and whats the most important one to watch . Guest i think a very important someone coming from senators marco rube scombrow mike lee, who would essentially make the Child Tax Credit fully refundable against payroll taxes. This is a proposal that could draw some democratic support. Were not really sure how democrats will play this, but it pays for some of the changes by actually raising the Corporate Tax rate a little bit from what is proposed u
Forest and cleanup of National Waste sites. In todays washington journal we talk of tax legislation and Sexual Harassment in the workplace. Call in with your comments. Host today the Senate Continues debate on the republican proposal looking to make significant proposals to the tax code. 50 votes are needed to pass it. However, several republican senators are looking to make changes to the tax plan. Changes such as bumping up the Corporate Tax rate from the proposed 20 and imposing, quote, triggers to keep the National Debt from increasing. With so much activity in mind, were dedicating the entire program today to give you the latest information on the Senate Debate and hear your opinion of the republican proposal for tax reform. Heres how you can let us know your thoughts this morning. If you want to call us, 2027488000 for democrats, 2027488001 for republicans and independents, 2027488002. You also can reach us on our social media venues. Postit on twitter or facebook as well. As you
We could have a deal as soon as tonight. Its clear as mud at this point they may not reach a final agreement until later this weefpblgt and even when they reach a deal, it will still be sometime before we see the actual text of the final tax plan. On some of those differences between the house and senate versions, the headline of one of your rollcall. Com pieces says six things to watch as tax overhaul end game nears. What are those key differences you mentioned that still have to be worked out . Reporter one of the big ones is the Corporate Tax rate. Both the house and the Senate Proposed slashing the Corporate Tax rate down to 20 . But a key difference is that the house plan would have had that take effect right away whereas the senate would have delayed that cut for one year. Thats a big difference to settle with a lot of passion on both sides. As well as outside congress. A lot of business groups and conservative groups are interested in that. The socalled alternative minimum tax,
Minibus instead of the omnibus which wouldve and 12 bills. They are playing catchup try to get something done before the recess that they can take him to the constituents. This package does fund some republican priorities like the Border Security funding and a huge boost for defense spending. Ryan mccrimmon covers appropriation matters for cq roll call as he suggested and the website of his organization has a busy week for congress as, the house as a tackle these issues. Ryan mccrimmon thanks for your time. Thank you. Were talking with karen handel who serves of georgia. Thanks a talk to us he spent. Delighted to be a. You been a washington a couple of weeks. What is up and like a whirlwind of what an extraordinary opportunity to be able to represent the people of the six district of georgia. What was most surprising thing coming into this position that youv you picked up on in e last two weeks . Not too much was surprising. Its a fast pace and thats important because we have a lot we
Along with other rollcall reporters saying the house floor will be busy next week when it comes to issues in putting appropriation. One of those heels with the issue with the fence. Four minibus spending bills, as they are. Walk us through this. Next week the house will be taking up the spending package referred to as a minibus, four Appropriations Bills rolled into one. The bills they are taking up our bills to the military, Energy Programs and water projects, the legislative ranch itself, and veterans programs. Aree are 4 bills that fairly popular among republicans. This should be a fairly partisan exercise. This minibus package is not expected to get a gallant a lot of democratic support. There should be a pretty party line. There will be a lot of amendment will go late into the night. You talked about the lack of support from democrats. Is that because of the border wall . That is a big part of it. This would have been a fairly partisan package regardless of the wall because the sp