Headline Roundup October 20, 2017
Senate Passes Budget Plan
Summary from the AllSides News Team
In a narrow 51-49 vote Thursday night, the Senate passed the $4 trillion 2018 budget blueprint. Passing this plan was a crucial first step for Senate Republicans on the path to tax reform as it will prevent Democrats from being able to filibuster.
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Senate passes $4 trillion budget in crucial step for Trump’s tax overhaul
Washington Times
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Senate Republicans powered their budget through Thursday night, adopting a fiscal year 2018 plan that would clear the path to get a massive tax deal done relying only on GOP votes, setting the stage for Republicans’ next big-ticket agenda item.
Senate narrowly passes 2018 budget, paving way for tax reform
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Senate Republicans took the first step Thursday evening toward passing a tax plan and fulfilling a long-held campaign pledge.
Senate Approves Budget Plan That Smooths Path Toward Tax Cut
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The Senate took a significant step toward rewriting the tax code on Thursday night with the passage of a budget blueprint that would protect a $1.5 trillion tax cut from a Democratic filibuster.
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