McConnell says Senate has the votes to pass GOP tax bill

Washington • Senate Republicans on Friday secured the votes they needed to pass a landmark $1.5 trillion tax package after making a few final deals Friday to get wavering senators on board.“We have the votes” Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., told reporters after meeting with his caucus.Almost simultaneously, Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., a key holdout, announced his support for the legislation that delivers massive tax cuts to corporate America and the wealthy while bestowing