Mnuchin says ‘no doubt’ Congress will pass tax reform bill this week

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Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin predicted Sunday that the GOP-led Congress this week will pass its sweeping tax-reform bill, calling the plan “terrific” and its passage a “historic moment” for the country.

“I have no doubt,” Mnuchin told “Fox News Sunday.” “This is a terrific bill that’s going to get to the president to sign. … People said we couldn’t do it. We will do it. And I can’t be more excited for the president to sign it.”

The House and Senate passing a compromise version of their separate bills this week would be a big moment for President Trump, who is still looking for a major legislative win. And it would significantly help congressional Republicans looking for a platform going into next year’s midterm elections after failing to deliver on 2016 campaign promises to repeal and replace ObamaCare.

Trump pushed congressional Republicans since they took up the tax overhaul plan earlier this fall to pass the measure by Christmas. – READ MORE

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