And how a young actress is getting to play the role of a lifetime in more ways than one. With you on a friday morning. This morning, reports are swirling, House Speaker may soon leave his job. With political claiming, they are seeing his journey coming to an end, as he engineers his legislative dream. That dream, tax reform. Lets jump in to the 1. 25 trillion tax plan. With them hitting more than a few snags as the last minute behind the scenes deal making is going on. We are learning that some last minute republican holdouts could complicate matters. For more, we good to tracy potts who is in washington, how are you . You saw him there, Floridas Marco Rubio may not be backing his partys bill. He said that he wants more of the Child Tax Credit refundable to low income families if they cannot work it out, he may be a novote, listen. Unless they figure out a way to increase the refundable part, higher than 1100. The way they figured out a way to give corporations an extra year of cuts an
Women abut the me too movement. Alex wagner talks to men who are also speaking up. You watch these stories unfold, every day, there is a new story. Where are you guys as this all unfolds . It certainly is a tidal wave that its happening. But i look at it like isnt it amazing that, that, so many people have felt the need to be silent for so long. How tear brrible must the environment be, that right now, as a result of the internet and as a result of just, confluence of Events People feel safe speaking up. Men are kind of grouped together from a very young age. There becomes a vernacular that its negative towards women. And there becomes an expectation of other men to place ideology on conquering women. Leland, that brings to the fore, the question of masculinity and how young men are indoctrinated at an early age . You have written about this. I was 5 years old. And, you know, i talk about this in my book because it is like how can i help other kids get over this. Because so many kids t
Washington and the leadership in some parts of the republican party, particularly the senate, and that is what is driving him. Want afterward senate and 9 00 p. M. Eastern on cspan2 possible tb. Now, to the house and Senate Conference meeting on tax reform. Committee members talked about the two tax reform bills passed separately out of each chamber. Good afternoon, everyone. I am deeply honored to tear this Conference Committee, the first Tax Reform Conference Committee and 31 years. And to be here with all of you as we move forward with this historic effort. Before i deliver my opening remarks, i want to take a moment to welcome everyone to discuss the format of todays meeting. I would also like to thank all of the members of congress trying us today from both sides of the capital, and both sides of the aisle. I also thank all of the members of the house and senate and our professional staff who have worked so hard on tax reform for the past several years, and in particular, the memb
The speaker the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. Chaplain conroy let us pray. Lord of heaven and earth, we give you thanks for giving us another day. Darkness descends upon us as the days grows shorter and the cold chases us to withdraw inside. Be for us the light we long for. The very promise of change creates expectation. Of your st hints dawn, banish all fear and hesitation. May those who live on the margins of americas rich blessings have peace and prosperity, too. Of your dawn, banish all fear and because you are always faithful, strengthsen us with your mighty arm that this congress may be unified in lifting your people to renewed hope. May all that is done in the peoples house be for your greater honor and glory, amen. The speaker the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the journal stands approved. For what purpose does the ge
System. It lowers tax rates on businesses of all sizes so the job creators can focus more on bringing not only more work to their workers but also hiring more workers, increasing paychecks and growing a competitive marketplace all around the world. Were trying to expand our economy. Mr. Speaker, theres nothing more important for any member of this body than to know that the things that are happening in their own local communities are about the ability for people. People, whether they have just graduated from high school, whether theyre graduating from a technical school, whether theyre graduating from college or whether theyre looking for the second job or a longer career to be successful in the marketplace in their own area, in their own home. Not having to move somewhere to find a job but in their own community. That is what were trying to do. Were trying to increase wages for every Single Community across this country. My home of dallas, texas has been home to so many people who hav