Brookings institution on the legislative and political significance of the 115th congress so far. Host in front of the white house by the president yesterday republican lawmakers gather on the south lawn to celebrate passage of their tax reform legislation. It is the first of major changes to the u. S. Tax code since Ronald Reagan in 1986. All but a dozen republicans in the house voted against the proposal. Democrats in the house voted against the proposal. We will take the last part of their argument this morning. Are you concerned about rising debt . Over 20 trillion. If youre very concerned, 202 7488000. Somewhat concerned 202 7488001. All 202 ned at 7488002. Join us on twitter and facebook. Good morning. We will get to those phone calls in just a minute. First from the committee for responsible federal budget. This is what they say about the tax legislation. The final conference agreement will cost 1. 46 trillion leading between 95 and 98 of gdp by 27 compared to 91 under current l
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And is santa coming ear this year . What iss that mysterious light seen streaking acrs the night sky. I have no idea what that is. Reports all across the west of that fireball just two nights before christmas e. Good morning, america. That would be breaking news. Santa coming early. Yeyes, i believe we do have reports. Dont want to take any but doesnt rudolph have a red nose. That is correct but its far away, george. Even all over the west. Well get to the bottom of what that really could be. No trouble for santa getting around obviously but the extreme weather could cause problems for a lot of us. 100 million americans heading out for the holidays andt is not going to be easy. Our team is standing by this morng. Take a look at e lines already at chicago iernational airport. Already so crowded. Well begin with the weather here and robob is out in times square. Not here. 70 degrees on Christmas Eve. Yeah, were going to blow the records right out of the water. No overcoat requid even thi