The speaker the chair wishes to mark the return to the chamber of our dear friend and colleague from louisiana, mr. Steve scalise. Our prayers have been answered. His bravery and his familys strength have been such an inspiration to this house and to the people it serves. America is grateful for this moment. He chair now proudly asks, for what purpose does the gentleman from louisiana seek recognition . Mr. Scalise to speak out of rder, mr. Speaker. The speaker the gentleman is recognized for as much time as he may consume. Mr. Scalise thank you, mr. Speaker. You have no idea how great this feels to be back here at work in the peoples house. As you can imagine these last 3 1 2 months have been pretty challenging times for me and my family. But if you look at the outpouring of love, of warmth, of prayer, my gosh, jennifer and i have been overwhelmed with all of that outpouring. Us the strength to get through all of this and to get to this point today. T starts us the strength with. When
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Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling of texas coming up and then an emotional scene on capitol hill this past week. House majority Steve Scalise returning to congress for the First Time Since being shot in june at a baseball practice game. What was the mood like inside that chamber . Ill talk with his fellow congressman as we look ahead right now on sunday morning futures. And republicans are making their push on tax reform after the latest healthcare failure the stakes are high. This new plan tries to simplify our complicated tax code. Consolidated the number of tax brackets from seven down to three, sitting individual tax rates at 12 , 25 and 35 . The president describing it as a rocket fuel for the economy saying it will de live a middle class miracle. Joining me right now is President Trumps chief Economic Advisor and director of the National Economic council gary cohn. Director good to see you. Maria great to be here. Maria youve got a lot on your plate i know that and this
Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling of texas coming up and then an emotional scene on capitol hill this past week. House majority Steve Scalise returning to congress for the First Time Since being shot in june at a baseball practice game. What was the mood like inside that chamber . Ill talk with his fellow congressman as we look ahead right now on sunday morning futures. And republicans are making their push on tax reform after the latest healthcare failure the stakes are high. This new plan tries to simplify our complicated tax code. Consolidated the number of tax brackets from seven down to three, sitting individual tax rates at 12 , 25 and 35 . The president describing it as a rocket fuel for the economy saying it will de live a middle class miracle. Joining me right now is President Trumps chief Economic Advisor and director of the National Economic council gary cohn. Director good to see you. Maria great to be here. Maria youve got a lot on your plate i know that and this
Man shot and killed 50 people in las vegas. Are authorities any closer . David clark will join me live. The Iran Nuclear Deal could happen this upcoming week. I will talk with House Armed Service Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry as we look ahead right now on sunday morning futures. Republicans are now one step closer to one of their major priorities. The house passing a corporate 1 trillion budget plan on thursday along party lines paving the way for tax reform. The vote comes as the Budget Committee considers a companion plant that differs. The office of management budget or, mick mulvaney. Good to see you. Thanks for joining us this morning. Good morning, maria. Maria can you give us a status check you have it are in the house and now were waiting on the Budget Committee. What are you expect them . Actually the senate actually the senate Budget Committee passed there is this week. Excuse me. Now well go to the senate floor the week after next for the senate in recess next week back