Montana Republican is second to oppose current Senate tax bill
Source: The Hill
Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) on Monday became the second GOP senator to oppose the upper chamber's tax bill in its current form, raising concerns it does more to help corporations than other types of businesses.
"Sen. Daines has concerns with how the tax bill looks at main street versus large corporations," an aide to the Montana Republican said. "The Senator wants changes to the tax cut bill that ensure main street businesses are not put at a competitive disadvantage against large corporations."
The aide added that while Daines is currently a no on the measure, he "remains optimistic and is continuing to work with colleagues."
Read more: http://thehill.com/policy/finance/361992-montana-republican-opposes-current-version-of-tax-bill
Eliot Rosewater
(31,112 posts)average people, and the NEWS is when one doesnt?
I have.
riversedge
(70,267 posts).............Daines and Johnson are working with other GOP lawmakers and the White House to make changes to the bill so that they can ultimately vote for it.
President Trump said on Twitter Monday that changes could simplify the pass-through provision and make it work better.
Daines retweeted Trump's comment and added that "it was good to speak with @realDonaldTrump this weekend working through these concerns."
Senate Republicans are expected to start floor consideration of the tax bill this week. If every Democrat votes against the measure, no more than two Republicans can also oppose it and still allow Vice President Pence to cast a tie-breaking vote.
mdbl
(4,973 posts)They are all over at discussionist. What a cesspool that website.
Eliot Rosewater
(31,112 posts)I know we are under attack by Russia and we are at war with them and I also know our president works for the Russians.
This means my life, your life, is in grave danger, as are our families.
When I suspect someone is sympathetic to the traitor or russian KGB spies, I ignore them. They are ALL over the internet.
Why people think they are gone now I dont understand.
underpants
(182,851 posts)lagomorph777
(30,613 posts)He's not been a vocal member of the GOP resistance before, has he?
That's good news.
Saviolo
(3,282 posts)I hesitate to use the principle, because my suspicion is that he feels the wind blowing hard away from this tax plan, but at least he's willing to feel the winds and acknowledge it.
marble falls
(57,137 posts)getagrip_already
(14,800 posts)they will vote for it, they just want some pork for their state.
Thats all murkowski was doing; she gets to drill in wildlife preserves so she will support the bill. The pigs always line up at the trough when something is must pass and has broad scope.
BigmanPigman
(51,615 posts)I heard something about Lockford (OK) but could be mistaken. I couldn't find a pen and paper fast enough to write it down. Has anyone on DU heard about him or others who may be on the fence?