Trump: We're getting 'closer and closer' on tax bill

Source: The Hill




BY REBECCA SAVRANSKY - 12/10/17 08:48 AM EST

President Trump on Sunday tweeted that Republicans are getting "closer and closer" on the GOP tax plan.

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The tax reform push has become a central piece of the White House's agenda, as Trump has called on Congress to deliver a bill to him before the end of the year.

The Senate passed its legislation earlier this month by a narrow margin.

The House-Senate conference committee on tax legislation is now tasked with reconciling the differences between the House- and Senate-passed tax bills and producing a final package that Trump can sign. Republicans are hoping to get the final legislation on his desk this month.



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Trump: 'Fake news' media doesn't cover economic progress

BY MALLORY SHELBOURNE - 12/10/17 08:46 AM EST

President Trump early Sunday praised the growth of the United States economy and slammed “the fake news” for its coverage of the subject.

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According to CNNMoney, the latest numbers reported by the government last week showed the unemployment rate stayed at a 17-year low.

Trump often takes credit for such success, writing on Twitter that his administration is contributing to stock market records and job numbers. “Stock market hit yet another all-time record high yesterday,” Trump said on Nov. 7.

“There is great confidence in the moves that my Administration........is making. Working very hard on TAX CUTS for the middle class, companies and jobs!”

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