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http://http//www.arkansasonline.com/news/2017/nov/14/senate-panel-strikes-deal-on-easing-rul/ By ELIZABETH DEXHEIMER BLOOMBERG NEWS The Republican leader of a key Senate panel has struck a deal with moderate Democrats to ease regulatory burdens on financial firms, setting up one of the best chances in years for lawmakers to make major changes to rules passed in the wake of the 2008… Read more »

http://http//www.arkansasonline.com/news/2017/nov/10/ryan-getting-pressure-on-daca-20171110/ By DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS WASHINGTON -- Nearly two dozen House Republicans on Thursday pressed Speaker Paul Ryan to act quickly on legislation that would protect about 800,000 illegal aliens brought to the United States as children. The lawmakers said efforts to grant such… Read more »

http://https//www.cato.org/blog/choice-cuts-house-serves-some-monetary-reform By GEORGE SELGIN Members of the House Financial Services Committee made some progress on monetary reform this past week by introducing three new bills in the House on November 7th and 8th, to be marked-up in Committee on Tuesday — along with a host of other financial services related bills.… Read more »

http://http//www.foxnews.com/opinion/2017/11/12/mayor-to-amazon-re-offering-50000-jobs-5-billion-in-construction-thanks-but-no-thanks.html By Mark Stodola As of late, it seems like nearly every city in America is vying for the attention of Amazon in hopes of attracting the planned HQ2 campus of the multibillion-dollar corporation. The second headquarters for Amazon promises to… Read more »

http://http//www.arkansasonline.com/news/2017/nov/07/little-rock-post-office-location-could-close-end-y/?f=latest By Kally Patz An Arkansas congressman has asked the U.S. Postal Service to provide him with more information about the possible closure of a post office in Little Rock's Heights neighborhood. In a letter sent Oct. 27 to Rod Salley, acting director of government… Read more »

http://http//www.arkansasonline.com/news/2017/nov/03/state-s-lawmakers-see-plan-helping-most/ By Frank E. Lockwood WASHINGTON -- The Republican tax plan unveiled Thursday would mean lower taxes for most Arkansans but could also add to the national debt, members of the Arkansas congressional delegation said. The legislation, if passed, will spark economic growth and lessen the… Read more »

http://https//www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2017/11/2/16597984/house-republicans-tax-bill-promises By Ella Nilsen As House Republicans unveiled a sweeping new tax bill Thursday that would dramatically cut taxes for corporations and the wealthy and cost $1.51 trillion over the next 10 years, several GOP Congress members presented a unified front of optimism. “I was… Read more »

http://http//www.arkansasonline.com/news/2017/nov/02/westerman-s-bill-on-u-s-forestland-gets/ By Frank E. Lockwood WASHINGTON -- The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday approved legislation that would make it harder for environmentalists to derail federal forest management plans. The measure passed 232-188. Ten Democrats supported the measure; nine Republicans opposed… Read more »

By: Rep. French Hill October 30, 2017 Thirty-one years ago, Ronald Reagan signed the Tax Reform Act of 1986 into law, which lowered tax rates and closed gaps in the American tax system. President Reagan was able to achieve successful and constructive tax reforms because lawmakers created a system with bipartisan support. Now, after many years, we must once again review our tax code,… Read more »

WASHINGTON -- When Republicans unveil their tax overhaul legislation as early as today, investment advisers and retirement planners will be watching carefully for any proposed changes to the 401(k) program. Americans have more than $5 trillion invested in the tax-deferred accounts, which have gained in popularity as businesses have increasingly phased out traditional pension… Read more »