Couldn’t agree more! Ryan and McConnel are simply incapable of leading anything. They say lots and lots but do very little. If it wasn’t for the prodding by the president, we would be exactly where we were on Nov 7.
Despite the flurry of activity, the prospects of quick action on taxes are dim because Congress has so many other things to deal with. Mr. Trump is expected to release a budget next week. That will set off a new debate about cuts to domestic programs and increases in military and border security spending for 2018. Congress faces an October deadline to pass a funding bill for next year. Otherwise, parts of the government will shut down.
Republicans in Congress must separately approve a budget resolution this summer if they want to use the reconciliation process to pass a tax overhaul with a simple majority in the Senate. That will determine the scope of the tax legislation that Republicans can pursue if they choose to exclude Democrats from the process. Health care legislation that is being put together in the Senate could lead to additional delays.
And to top things off, Republicans and Democrats must reach a deal this fall over raising the debt ceiling.
And none of it is going to get done on time. None!
Full essay @ Republican Agenda Slipping Away | Boots & Sabers
Despite the flurry of activity, the prospects of quick action on taxes are dim because Congress has so many other things to deal with. Mr. Trump is expected to release a budget next week. That will set off a new debate about cuts to domestic programs and increases in military and border security spending for 2018. Congress faces an October deadline to pass a funding bill for next year. Otherwise, parts of the government will shut down.
Republicans in Congress must separately approve a budget resolution this summer if they want to use the reconciliation process to pass a tax overhaul with a simple majority in the Senate. That will determine the scope of the tax legislation that Republicans can pursue if they choose to exclude Democrats from the process. Health care legislation that is being put together in the Senate could lead to additional delays.
And to top things off, Republicans and Democrats must reach a deal this fall over raising the debt ceiling.
And none of it is going to get done on time. None!
Full essay @ Republican Agenda Slipping Away | Boots & Sabers
