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David Sherfinski

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David Sherfinski covered politics for The Washington Times.

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Budget Director Mick Mulvaney speaks to reporters following a closed-door Republican strategy session that included Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, R-Wis., at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Sept. 8, 2017. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) ** FILE **

GOP tax framework would give outsized benefit to top 1 percent: Report

The Republican tax framework unveiled this week would create an immediate tax cut for all income levels, but the top 1 percent would receive 50 percent of the total tax benefits in 2018 and would stand to gain more over time than everyone else, according to a report released Friday.

September 29, 2017
President Trump, speaking in Indianapolis on Wednesday, said the current tax system is standing in the way of an economic comeback. He said his proposal will help middle-class families save money and will eliminate loopholes that benefit the wealthy. (Associated Press)

Donald Trump promises lower income tax

Republicans outlined a once-in-a-generation tax overhaul Wednesday that would slash rates, boost businesses and double the amount of tax-free income everyone can pocket -- a move that is likely to leave many more Americans owing no income tax at all.

September 27, 2017
Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, R-Wis., joined at right by Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., speaks following a closed-door Republican strategy session at Republican National Committee Headquarters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017. The White House and congressional Republicans are finalizing a tax plan that would slash the corporate rate while likely reducing the levy for the wealthiest Americans, with President Donald Trump ready to roll out the policy proposal at midweek. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

House Freedom Caucus endorses GOP tax framework

The conservative House Freedom Caucus on Wednesday threw its support behind the tax reform framework unveiled by GOP leaders and will also support the House Republican budget plan that aims to fast-track the tax package, clearing a potential roadblock for the party's next big-ticket agenda item.

September 27, 2017
Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, R-Wis., joined at right by Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., speaks following a closed-door Republican strategy session at Republican National Committee Headquarters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

GOP tax proposal cheered by business groups

Advocacy groups representing large corporations and small businesses alike cheered the tax reform framework released by the White House and congressional Republicans Wednesday, saying it sets the stage for more job creation and a better economy.

September 27, 2017
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., center, speaks, accompanied by Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., left, and Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Senate GOP shelves Obamacare repeal bill

Senate Republicans said Tuesday they're shelving their 11th-hour push to repeal Obamacare, admitting defeat in the face of three crippling defections from their majority.

September 26, 2017
Some members of the Cleveland Browns were among the NFL players who took a knee during the national anthem before games on Sunday. (Associated Press/File)

Donald Trump urges NFL boycott over national anthem protest

President Trump on Sunday suggested fans boycott the National Football League until owners punish players who kneel in protest during the pregame national anthem, further fueling a controversy that has raged since last season.

September 24, 2017
In this photo taken Dec. 8, 2016, the Capitol Building as seen in Washington. Congress wrapped up the 114th session early Saturday, a tumultuous two years marked by the resignation of a House speaker, a fight over a Supreme Court vacancy, bipartisan bills on health care and education and inaction on immigration and criminal justice. The new Congress will be sworn-in Jan. 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Republican tax reform plan heartens small business owners

Small business owners are increasingly hopeful they won't get left out in the cold in tax reform, and say they feel encouraged by lawmakers' prioritizing relief both for larger corporations and for such smaller companies that are often subjected to even higher tax rates.

September 24, 2017