Senate approves GOP tax plan, House to revote Wednesday (CNN) — In a vote in the early Wednesday morning hours, the Senate approved the final version of the first overhaul of the US tax code in more than 30 years, handing President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans their most significant legislative victory of 2017. The bill passed along party lines, 51-48 with the final […]
UPDATE: House passes massive $1.5 trillion tax bill, … Gleeful Republicans on Tuesday muscled the most sweeping rewrite of the nation’s tax laws in more than three decades through the House. House Speaker Paul Ryan dismissed criticism of the widely unpopular package and insisted “results are what’s going to make this popular.”
John McCain described as increasingly frail, Senate … Sources in the Senate tell CNN they have been worried about Sen. John McCain recently, following a week when the Arizona Republican was kept from the Senate to address side effects from his brain cancer treatment.
Progressive pastors say Roy Moore unfit for US Senate On Friday, more than 50 Alabama pastors have signed a public letter stating Republican Roy Moore isn’t fit to serve in the U.S. Senate.
Otis Sanford: Alexander, Murray deserve credit for … It is rare in Washington these days when Democrats and Republicans are seen working together, but when it happens it’s quite refreshing.
New Jersey raises smoking age to 21 We “are giving young people more time to develop a maturity and better understanding of how dangerous smoking can be and that it is better to not start smoking in the first place,” Gov. Chris Christie said.
Saudis welcome Trump with gold medal, receive arms … “That was a tremendous day, tremendous investments in the United States.”
More states allow sunscreen at schools without doctor’s … Many school systems categorize sunscreen as an over-the-counter medication requiring special paperwork, but several states have been pushing to loosen restrictions to make it easier for kids to protect themselves from skin cancer.
House Republicans pass bill to replace, repeal Obamacare “This is a great plan. I actually think it will get even better. This is a repeal and replace of Obamacare. Make no mistake about it,” Trump said.
Finding a nursing home for your loved one “Educating yourself is perhaps the biggest thing you can do to making the right choice.”
Illinois congressman voices objections to men purchasing … Most group insurance policies cover a wide variety of ailments and conditions that only affect men or women, but Republican Rep. John Shimkus wants to change that.
