McConnell optimistic of tax bill deal between Senate and House

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Republican chief Mitch McConnell reported on Sunday that he is optimistic the Senate and Residence of Representatives will access a conference settlement on tax legislation that can be signed into legislation by President Donald Trump.

U.S. Senate Majority Chief Mitch McConnell (R-KY) walks to the Senate floor as debate wraps up around the Republican tax reform system in Washington, U.S., December 1, 2017. REUTERS/James Lawler Duggan

“We’ll be in a position to get to an agreement in the meeting. I‘m really optimistic about it,” the Kentucky Republican instructed ABC’s “This Week” program.

Reporting by David Morgan Modifying by Lisa Shumaker

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