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Doug Jones hires Senate Democrats’ only African-American chief of staff – ABC News

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ABC News Doug Jones hires Senate Democrats' only African-American chief of staffABC Newselect Doug Jones, the Democrat from Alabama who beat Republican Roy Moore in last month's special Senate election, has tapped former Department of Transportation staffer Dana Gresham as his chief of staff, making him the only African-American chief of …Senate Transforms With Arrival Of 2 New DemocratsNPR Doug Jones names only African American chief of staff in Senate Democratic officesUSA TODAYAlabama Sen.-elect Doug Jones picks an African American for chief of staffWashington PostWall Street Journal –Newsweek –Washington Examinerall 184 news…

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Republican tax bill: US Senate passes reform legislation – BBC News

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BBC News Republican tax bill: US Senate passes reform legislationBBC NewsAnd it set a bomb at the heart of Obamacare by ending the tax penalty for those who don't have medical insurance starting in 2019. What one Congress can do another can undo, of course, and the task ahead for Republicans is selling a sceptical public on …Senate approves GOP tax plan, House to revote WednesdayCNN Republican Tax Bill Passes Senate in 51-48 VoteNew York TimesHouse and Senate approve Trump's massive tax overhaul, but last-minute glitch delays final passageUSA TODAYThe…

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Senate approves most drastic changes to US tax code in 30 years – The Guardian

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The Guardian Senate approves most drastic changes to US tax code in 30 yearsThe GuardianThe Senate approved the $ 1.5 trillion tax bill, which includes permanent tax breaks for corporations and temporary tax cuts for individuals, by a final vote of 51-48. Once enacted, the legislation will represent the most drastic changes to the US tax …Republican Tax Bill Passes Senate in 51-48 VoteNew York Times US House to vote again on tax bill, Trump on verge of winReutersUS Rep. Richard Neal, MA Democrats pledge to 'fight' for middle class…

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Alabama Senate Race Between Roy Moore and Doug Jones Carries National Implications – New York Times

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The Globe and Mail Alabama Senate Race Between Roy Moore and Doug Jones Carries National ImplicationsNew York TimesMs. Weston said she generally disagreed with Mr. Jones's politics, and said she was disappointed that Mr. Jones used the allegations to attack Mr. Moore. “I don't know,” she said. “Honestly, I even debated about going to vote this morning.” But she did …Votes Are Cast for Republicans' Once-Safe Alabama Senate SeatBloomberg Roy Moore's bid for US Senate seat puts Trump populism to the testThe Globe and MailDoug Jones declared victor in Alabama…

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Doug Jones declared victor in Alabama race for Senate; Roy Moore may seek recount – Washington Post

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Reuters Doug Jones declared victor in Alabama race for Senate; Roy Moore may seek recountWashington Post“Bannon's war on the GOP backfired, ricocheted and hit the president,” said Scott Reed, a Republican political strategist at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, who opposed Moore in the primary. Exit polls showed a steep drop in support for Trump since his …Republican Moore holds slight lead in bitter US Senate race in AlabamaReuters Democrat Doug Jones wins stunning upset over Roy Moore in Alabama Senate raceUSA TODAYVotes Are Cast for Republicans' Once-Safe Alabama Senate…

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