Headline Roundup • October 19th, 2017
Senate To Vote On Budget Plan
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The Washington Post
Senate Republicans are on track to pass a $4 trillion budget plan that shelves GOP deficit concerns in favor of the party’s drive to cut taxes.
Reuters
President Donald Trump’s drive to overhaul the U.S. tax code headed for a pivotal moment on Thursday, with Senate Republicans poised to approve a budget measure that would help them pass tax legislation without Democratic support.
Washington Examiner
President Trump is optimistic Senate Republicans will approve a resolution Thursday that will serve as a vehicle for his administration's tax reform proposal.
"Republicans are going for the big Budget approval today, first step toward massive tax cuts. I think we have the votes, but who knows?" Trump tweeted Thursday morning.
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