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WASHINGTON — The Senate Republican tax bill, which had appeared to be cruising to victory, suffered a setback late on Thursday as lawmakers were forced to contemplate significant changes, including future tax increases, to help pay for the legislation.

Separately, the Hill adds that the GOP now says the bill will be released on Thursday as lawmakers scramble to reach a consensus on how to restructure the nation's tax laws.

Not exact matches

With President Donald Trump due to arrive in Germany later on Thursday, a lawmaker in the country has voiced concerns over a potential trade war between the U.S. and Europe as a result of Trump's protectionist policies.

Lawmakers hope to approve a must - pass spending bill on Thursday as the clock ticks toward potential government shutdown this weekend.

WASHINGTON, Nov 16 - The Republican - controlled U.S. Congress approached a major test on Thursday of its ability to enact sweeping tax cuts, as lawmakers prepared for their first full - scale vote on tax legislation.

WASHINGTON, Nov 16 - The Republican - controlled U.S. Congress was approaching a major test on Thursday of its ability to enact sweeping tax cuts, as lawmakers prepared for their first full - scale vote on tax legislation.

WASHINGTON, Nov 16 - The Republican - controlled U.S. Congress was approaching a major test on Thursday of its ability to overhaul the federal tax code, as lawmakers prepared for their first full - scale vote on sweeping tax legislation.

«My message to lawmakers in Congress is please, take action,» David Hogg, a student at the school, said as he looked directly into CNN's camera on Thursday.

That inaction sank in on Thursday, as lawmakers confronted yet another mass shooting, this time with some of the survivors imploring Congress to finally take action.

As word trickled out Thursday morning on Capitol Hill that Durbin and Graham were heading over to the White House, legislative affairs director Marc Short began to make calls to lawmakers and shared many of Miller's concerns.

Brazil's highest court voted Thursday to restrict a legal protection afforded federal lawmakers that critics say has resulted in impunity, as the country grapples with massive official corruption.

Hundreds of teachers returned to the Capitol on Thursday morning as lawmakers debated the rest of the state's $ 10.4 billion budget plan.

US President Donald Trump described El Salvador, Haiti, and certain African nations as «shithole» countries during a meeting with lawmakers at the White House on Thursday.

Democratic lawmakers spent the day on Thursday waiting for word of a deal as Heastie shuttled back and forth to meetings on the second floor.

Conference lawmakers on Thursday held a fundraiser, attended by Cuomo and Shelley Mayer, a Democrat running in Westchester County's 37th Senate district, as well as Luis Sepulveda, who is running for a Bronx seat.

A coalition of social justice and community activists Thursday demanded that Buffalo lawmakers override Mayor Byron W. Brown's plans to increase the city's police department budget by $ 500,000, arguing that such an increase is unjustifiable given what they characterized as the department's poor record on solving homicides and making residents feel safe.

State lawmakers, business and real estate developers as well as local preservation advocates gathered Thursday to send a united message to Governor Andrew Cuomo: do not remove from the budget a tax incentive they say is critical to continued economic redevelopment.

As he said earlier Thursday in an interview on «The Capitol Pressroom,» an upstate public radio program, Cuomo promised some unspecific actions and reforms that he would push when state lawmakers re-convene in January.

State lawmakers left the Capitol on Thursday without securing broader agreements on rent control or the abatement, nor did state lawmakers agree to any short - term extenders as negotiations continue.

Croci and Klein released the report as lawmakers make a final push to pass a bill cracking down on zombie homes before the state Legislature ends its session on Thursday.

Huntley, who was recently revealed to be one of at least two lawmakers who recorded their colleagues for law enforcement as part of the corruption probes, is to be sentenced on Thursday.

Lawmakers Thursday expressed concerns about how such an idea would affect things such as pensions, social security payments or child support requirements — all of which are based on a person's gross salary.

«It's taken a lot of time, a lot of work, a lot of compromise, but we think it strikes the right balance,» Cuomo said Thursday afternoon as he announced that he and lawmakers had reached an agreement on the bill.

As part of the push to end the legislative session by Thursday, state lawmakers representing the PFOA contaminated village of Hoosick Falls want to extend the statute of limitations to bring lawsuits against polluters.

A Republican lawmaker on the House Science, Space and Technology Committee said Thursday that rocks from the White Cliffs of Dover and the California coastline, as well as silt from rivers tumbling into the ocean, are contributing to high sea levels globally.

As questions continue over the stipend arrangement in the state Senate, Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday pointed not to Senate Republicans or the Independent Democratic Conference, but Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, a political rival who signed off on the checks for seven lawmakers.

State lawmakers and Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday neared the end of a legislative session with likely agreements on the first step for a constitutional amendment stripping corrupt officials of their pensions as well as a greater oversight of super PACs formed in the wake of the Citizens United decision.

As is being widely reported today, the breakfast meeting on Thursday was meant to be a session for the female lawmakers to vent their concerns over the Lopez scandal, with Assemblywoman Amy Paulin telling NY1's Zack Fink that it was a «cathartic» moment for them.

As part of the push to end the legislative session by Thursday, state lawmakers representing Hoosick Falls — where water has been contaminated with PFOA — want to extend the statute of limitations to bring lawsuits against polluters.

As Senate lawmakers continue to haggle on Thursday on a one - house budget resolution, the good - government group Common Cause is urging the Independent Democratic Conference to continue to push in the negotiations for a public financing system.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is in Albany today as state lawmakers continue to negotiate the details of outstanding issues surrounding the details of the state budget, which is due by Thursday.

During a contentious three - hour debate on Thursday, Jewish lawmakers condemned the legislation as anti-Semitic, arguing that many of the state's roughly 700 school districts have faced similar fiscal and academic challenges to East Ramapo.

Suspended Kogi lawmaker, Friday Sani Makama has described judgement of the Kogi State High Court, sitting in Lokoja, which reinstated him on Thursday as victory for democracy.

The state legislature was preparing to end their 2012 session Thursday evening as lawmakers had promised, but they did not manage to finish everything on their list before they left.

Robert Kane, who recently resigned as a state senator, told lawmakers Thursday that he is qualified to become one of the state's financial watchdogs despite questions about his management experience and his falling behind on divorce payments.Kane's...

Huntley, who was revealed to be one of at least two lawmakers who've been recently wearing a wire as part of corruption probes, is to be sentenced on Thursday.

A final announcement seemed just out of reach as the Legislature settled in for a late night on Thursday, the last official day of the 2016 legislative calendar, and lawmakers were told to return on Friday for a final gallop of votes.

ALBANY, N.Y. (WBEN / AP)-- Compromise proved elusive Thursday as New York lawmakers and Gov. Andrew Cuomo worked to hammer out budget deals on ride - hailing, juvenile justice reforms and college tuition assistance ahead of a key deadline.

Donald TrumpDonald John TrumpGOP lawmakers want Trump to stop bashing Congress US ends aid for northwest Syria: report FBI informant met with three Trump campaign advisers: report MORE said Thursday he regrets any damage he inflicted with his blunt rhetoric on the campaign trail as the candidate and his revamped campaign staff look to recover from a rough few weeks.

A Downstate Republican lawmaker launched a third - party bid for governor on Thursday, exacerbating the challenges facing Gov. Bruce Rauner's re-election as he seeks to heal divisions within his party's base to take on Democrat J.B. Pritzker.

The memo comes as lawmakers in support of the measure say they have reached a two - agreement between the Senate and Assembly to pass the bill by Thursday, the final day of the legislative session in Albany.

After all of the head - spinning votes, speeches, delays and challenges on the floor of the Erie County Legislature, lawmakers ultimately voted 10 - 1 on Thursday to approve Democratic lawyer Mark Carney as the newest commissioner on the Erie County Water Authority.

Washington — Saying he is an «activist» who would not interpret the law without bias, a key Republican lawmaker led GOP opposition Thursday to the nomination of New Haven Corporation Counsel Victor Allen Bolden as a U.S. District court judge for...

Still, at a Capitol where political hope springs eternal, the senator will be hoping his underdog team can pull the upset, same as other lawmakers during the first two rounds of the tournament Thursday through Sunday.

A number of state lawmakers as well as members of Congress have already called for hearings and on Thursday, Congress launched a probe into the response.

The House of Representatives on Thursday said that it would swear in Mrs Dorathy Mato as the lawmaker representing Vandeikya / Konshisha Federal Constituency of Benue upon resumption from its six weeks recess.

Negotiations were still fluid as the sun fell on Thursday, but the overall agreement would clear the way for lawmakers to conclude their annual legislative session this week by addressing most outstanding issues.

ALBANY — Except for an occasional break to rest his hand, Gov. David A. Paterson spent most of Thursday vetoing thousands of legislative earmarks as lawmakers prepared to depart for the Fourth of July holiday with the state's budget incomplete and negotiations at a near halt.

The state legislature ended their 2012 session Thursday evening as lawmakers had promised, but they did not manage to finish everything on their list before they left.

As lawmakers discussed Mr. Trump's intentions, the House on Thursday actually passed a get - tough measure called the Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act, aimed at MS - 13 and other immigrant gangs.