States like mine and i would said especially in places like earn oregon where Companies Shut down production in lima or springfield and move to beijing and go a tax break for doing t we want to close that loophole, but you know what, this bill explodes that hoop hoax as i said a explodes that loophole. If a plant shuts down, the company understand this bill would pay a rate of 20 on profits. If it shuts down and moves to asia, it can build a new factory and get a Tax Deduction for moving and still pay a u. S. Tax rate of zero. So why wouldnt they move . A senator would the senator yield . Mr. Brown very briefly. Mr. Sullivan so the issue on Economic Growth were talk about growth. Growth, growth, growth. And i have not in three years three years heard my colleagues on the other side of the aisle say that Economic Growth of 1. 5 for almost ten years is good for the country, good for workers in ohio, good so heres my question. Mr. Brown madam president , i take back my time. Mr. Sullivan
Unwavering commitment to make sure that the special counsel cannot be fired, that this investigation cannot be a victim of political interference. The president has indicated that he is averse to hearing about russia or considering its threat to this country. That aversion certainly sets back his ability to defend this country against the russian threat through sanctions and other means and deterrence that will assure that russia is made to pay a price so they do not do it again. In conclusion, let me just say that aversion must be overcome. We need to send a signal, as we did by passing sanctions, that we will take action against russia to stop it from interfering again in this election, that we will make sure that russia is made to pay a price, and that our constituents know that we will insist on a fair and independent investigation without political interference, passing legislation that is bipartisan. It has been offered by republicans as well as democrats, including myself, and i
[inaudible conversations] senate reconsider the consideration of the tax cuts in jobs that and begin by walking through with the chief of staff from the joint committee on taxation following the conclusion of this process which will likely take some time it will be provided to members later today. Because of a large number of amendments we have processed a modified mark will be given to members later today and then everybody can have time to read over the modifications. We will reserve the markup for tomorrow morning with a the modified mark i appreciate members participation of yesterdays session and was glad to hear everyones initial thoughts however the number of issues were raised the required additional responses that characterization the bill as a massive tax cut for the rich that particular claim was repeated by almost every minority member of the committee but it is just not true. The committee on taxation has concluded not only does it maintain the tax code but the largest tax
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What is up . Back i can give you half of that. It will not be rain in the forecast but it will stay with us. It has slipped a couple of degrees this morning. The temperatures are in from cleveland. It is 54 in worcester and the easter locales may end up in the 40s this afternoon. Jackets. Think about getting the children out the door. Cleveland is 52 at 7 00 this my. Imam, it will be cooler with rain and sunshine. It today. Bundle the kids up a little bit. As we go to the week, temperatures will warm. We also have a chance for rain. Thank you, jd. We are checking on the dry times. If youre heading west down, theres a three minute commute. You can take 77 n. Bound. Lets head outside and check on 76. Were just troublefree. This morning, those of you heading to work, you will experience a major traffic milestone. They crisscrossed the first time in five years, traffic will flow better in and out of the city. Good morning, sarah. Reporter we have good news when it comes to the eastbound br