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Romley Makes the Rounds: Nov. 19, 2017

November 19, 2017 in Romley Makes the Rounds

In Congress

The House passed their version of tax reform. It’s little more than a bait-and-switch with middle class tax cuts expiring while those for the rich and big corporations stay permanent. It also raises taxes on graduate students. You read that right—graduate students, that bastion of disposable income. In an area full of universities, that’s bad for our district and our state.

In the White House

Donald Trump came back from his trip to Asia where he met with Vladimir Putin in Vietnam. He told the press he believes Putin when he says Russia didn’t meddle in US elections. To put that in perspective, he’s taking the word of a hostile dictator over his own intelligence community.

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Romley Makes the Rounds: Nov. 12, 2017

November 13, 2017 in Romley Makes the Rounds

In Congress

Congress is still trying to put together a tax reform plan that doesn’t cost them the election in 2018. They’re having trouble figuring out how to give huge tax cuts to the rich without either sticking it to the middle class or dramatically increasing the deficit. They probably need a refresher course in elementary school math.

In the White House

Former KGB agent Vladimir Putin told Trump he didn’t interfere in the US elections. Trump says he believes him. To put that into context, the President of the United States is taking the word of a former spy over the findings of his own intelligence and law enforcement agencies.

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Romley Makes the Rounds: Nov. 5, 2017

November 5, 2017 in Romley Makes the Rounds

In Congress

Well, they dropped their so-called tax reform bill. As you might expect, the big winners are the wealthy and big corporations who will see huge tax breaks. Tax reform should benefit the middle class, not just the rich and powerful.

In the White House

Mueller’s investigation is sending shivers through the White House. With two indictments and a guilty plea, the investigation into Russian collusion moves into a new phase. As Mueller’s investigation gets closer to the president, expect to see more people talking and probably more indictments.

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