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11 GOP candidates crowd the race to replace Woodlands Congressman Kevin Brady
Posted on · Brady is vacating what’s generally regarded a solidly Republican seat, Texas’ 8th Congressional District.
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What The Republican Tax Reform Plan Means For Houston
Posted on · The bill, authored by Rep. Kevin Brady (R-The Woodlands), would provide some benefits for middle-income families, such as doubling the standard deduction. But it threatens further pain for those who suffered losses to Harvey
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Congress Looks To Post-Katrina Tax Relief As Model For Harvey
Posted on · Congressman Kevin Brady, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, is spearheading an effort to provide targeted tax relief for victims of Harvey and Irma. The emerging package includes provisions ranging from lifting limits on write offs for property losses to bigger tax credits for the working poor.
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Cornyn: Second Harvey Relief Package Could Come By October
Posted on · Texas Senator John Cornyn says a third installment could come when Congress passes appropriations to fund the federal government for the next year.
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Brady: Tax Reform, Including Border Adjustment Tax, Will Pass This Year
Posted on · The Woodlands’ congressman says border adjustment is needed to make American companies more competitive globally and protect manufacturing jobs. Critics argue it will hurt American consumers and retailers by driving up the cost of imports.
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Odds Of Tax Reform In 2017 Lengthen With Defeat Of Obamacare Repeal
Posted on · With the Affordable Care Act still on the books, Republican legislators will have a tougher time achieving their twin goals of cutting taxes and balancing the budget.
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Canceled Health Care Vote Could Endanger Houston Republicans
Posted on · Republican congressional leaders shelved their bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, in the face of a revolt on the right. That could encourage potential primary challengers to House members who supported the plan.
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With Brady At CPAC, Constituents Prepare For “Empty Chair” Town Hall
Posted on · Montgomery County residents will hold a Saturday morning forum in Conroe, to discuss issues ranging from the Affordable Care Act to education. Congressman Kevin Brady, invited to be the keynote speaker, is in Washington, D.C.
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A Conversation with Rep. Kevin Brady: Thursday’s Show (January 19, 2017)
Posted on · Congressman Kevin Brady represents Texas' 8th congressional district, which begins at The Woodlands and stretches north along Interstate 45 through portions of Montgomery and Walker Counties. The Republican has held the position since 1997. On this edition of Houston Matters, Rep. Brady, who serves as the chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, joins […]
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Social Security: Reform Efforts, Benefits, and Financial Advice
Posted on · Texas Congressman Kevin Brady wants to change a long-standing provision of Social Security to provide more benefits to some public sector employees who work second jobs. He’s pushing for passage of a bill called The Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act to repeal and replace the Windfall Elimination Provision first passed back in the 1980s. […]