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Moore promises to support any cut to the federal income, corporate tax rates

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Senate Candidate Judge Roy Moore announced that he supports President Donald Trump’s effort to pass the largest tax reform package since 1986. “As your next United States Senator, I will support any cut to the federal income tax on individuals and on corporations,” Moore said. “The federal government … Continued
December 1, 2017

Sewell critical of GOP tax reform effort

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Rep. Terri A. Sewell, D-Selma, was sharply critical of the Republican tax reform package in a recent email to constituents. “This month, Congress is considering passage of a tax bill that cuts taxes for special interests and the wealthy while eliminating provisions that middle-class families rely on to … Continued
December 1, 2017

Democrats claim GOP Tax Plan would hurt Alabama workers, communities

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, the Alabama Democratic Party released a statement critical of the recently released House GOP tax plan that passed the U.S. House of Representatives earlier that day. “House Republicans voted today to increase taxes on middle class families and provide massive giveaways to billionaires and wealthy corporations. While Senate … Continued
November 20, 2017

US House Passes the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, November 16, 2017 the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act by a vote of 227 to 205.  The Tax Cut and Jobs Act is the first major overhaul of our nation’s tax code since 1986. Congressman Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) released a statement after … Continued
November 17, 2017

Byrne, Roby and Aderholt comment on release of tax reform bill

By Brandon Moseley AlabamaPolitical Reporter Thursday, the U.S. House Republican caucus unveiled The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which they claim will fundamentally reform the tax code for the first time since 1986. U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, issued a statement in response to the introduction. “Tax reform has the potential to make America boom … Continued
November 3, 2017

Rogers says Trump, Congress working together to make tax code fairer, simpler

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Saks, said that hard working American families deserve to take home more of their paychecks, and President Donald Trump’s tax plan will make that happen. “As most folks across East Alabama have seen in the news lately, President Trump and Congress are working together … Continued
November 3, 2017

Congresswoman Terri Sewell critical of Republican tax plan

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, November 2, 2017, the Republican leadership of the U.S. House of Representatives introduced their new tax reform plan unveiled The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which they claim will fundamentally reform the tax code for the first time since 1986.  U.S. Rep. Terri A. Sewell, D-Selma, said that … Continued
November 3, 2017

Roby supports plan to expand the Child Tax Credit

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, joined Ivanka Trump and leaders from the House and Senate to promote a plan to expand the child tax credit to help working families. “Expanding the child tax credit is the right thing to do,” Roby said at a news conference promoting the … Continued
October 31, 2017

US House passes Budget

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter . Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Senate amendment to the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Resolution, which contains the framework for the joint House, Senate, and White House tax reform plan. “By passing this budget today, Congress is one step closer to enacting pro-growth tax reform that … Continued
October 27, 2017

Shelby says budget passage in Senate first step toward tax reform

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Report Friday, U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., praised the Senate’s passage of a budget resolution. “Last night’s Senate passage of the budget resolution is a critical step toward pro-growth tax reform,” Shelby said in a statement. “Congress now has the opportunity to advance a comprehensive tax overhaul that will shift … Continued
October 24, 2017