Bipartisanship and getting things done are in. If you want an example of this, just look at how far we've come on tax relief. Only five months ago, Congress was knee-deep in a partisan debate over whether there should be any tax cut at all. That passed with the support of 15 Democratic senators. That's tangible proof that things have changed in Washington.
Tax relief is on the table now.
We're in negotiations over the House and Senate budget resolutions. I can't really say when those negotiations will end or what the final tax cut number may be. Regardless of the number, it's a breath of fresh air to act on tax relief. I'm enjoying that breath of fresh air at the Finance Committee. Under the budget resolution, our first reconciliation bill must be reported to the full Senate by Friday, May 18th.