Legislators Move To Take On Sexual Harassment In Their Own Halls
Rachel Martin talks to Rep. Jackie Speier about legislation to strengthen training, compliance and transparency surrounding sexual harassment in Congress.
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Issues Remain On Tax Bill For Some House Republicans
David Greene talks to Rep. Daniel Donovan, one of 13 Republicans who voted against the House version of the tax bill, about his concerns with the proposed legislation.
RNC Resumes Support For Roy Moore In Alabama Senate Race
The RNC is restoring its financial support for Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore in the Alabama special election. They'd earlier pulled support following numerous sexual misconduct allegations.
What's Inside The Senate Tax Bill?
After a lightning round of changes, Senate Republicans passed a tax bill early Saturday morning. Buried in the bill are lots of details with important implications that were added before it passed.
What Will Be The Impact Of The GOP Tax Bill?
Rachel Martin talks with Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland about the Senate tax bill and the impact he expects for Americans.
In Politics, Decisions On Sexual Harassment Allegations A Slow Process
Justice has been swift for some of the men accused of sexual harassment in media and entertainment. But in politics the consequences haven't been as swift or decisive. The biggest reason: democracy.
Next Up For The GOP Tax Bills: Making Them Match
Tax bills have passed in both the House and Senate. Host Steve Inskeep talks with Peter Morici and Jared Bernstein from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities about the challenges of reconciliation.
Republicans On Verge Of Passing Senate Tax Bill
If the GOP can reconcile differences in the tax bills passed by the House and Senate, President Trump could have his wish for signing the $1.4 trillion tax overhaul into law by Christmas.
Senate GOP Tax Bill Hits Speed Bump Over Deficits
Republicans are reworking ways to control future deficits if the tax plan doesn't produce the economic growth they are promising. Senate votes are on hold until late Friday morning.
Report: Here's What The Feds Can Do To Cut Drug Prices
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine get very specific in their recommendations of actions they think the federal government should take to lower prescription drug costs.