Republicans reach deal on final tax legislation

Republicans were under increased pressure to complete their proposed overhaul of the US tax system as planned

Congressional Republicans have reached a deal on final tax legislation, the top Senate Republican tax writer said on Wednesday, an achievement that would clear the way for final votes in the Senate and House of Representatives next week.

“I think we’ve got a pretty good deal,” Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch told reporters as he prepared to join other Republicans for lunch with President Donald Trump.

Hatch declined to discuss details, but said he was confident the agreement would win enough votes for final passage. With their defeat on Tuesday in an Alabama special Senate election, Republicans were under increased pressure