Tax bill advances, teeing up final votes next week

WASHINGTON — House and Senate Republicans reached final agreement on a major tax overhaul package Friday, paving the way for final votes on the measure next week.
As Republicans are poised to move the tax bill to President Trump’s desk as soon as the middle of next week, Democrats — including member’s of Vermont’s delegation — maintain their staunch opposition to the proposal.
The conference committee met just once, on Wednesday. However House and Senate lawma