Trump talks to Democrats as Republicans set tax plan timetable (476 hits)

Trump talks to Democrats as Republicans set tax plan timetable
By Roberta Rampton, Makini Brice


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday pressed ahead with his outreach to Democrats to try to make good on a campaign promise for major tax cuts, while fellow Republicans in the House of Representatives promised an outline of a tax plan in two weeks.

The White House and the Republican-led Congress have not put forth a detailed tax plan despite months of talks. House Speaker Paul Ryan said an outline will be unveiled during the work week beginning Monday, Sept. 25, with the House tax-writing committees then crafting legislation in the subsequent weeks.

“It’s the beginning of a very important process to achieve for the first time in a generation overhauling our tax system and giving middle-class families a much deserved break,” Ryan told reporters.

READ MORE: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-tax/...
Posted By: Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
Wednesday, September 13th 2017 at 12:06PM
You can also click here to view all posts by this author...