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Article snippet: The frenzy over a Republican tax bill is escalating in Washington as the release of legislative details becomes more imminent. Draft legislation is expected soon after the House clears the Senate’s budget resolution, scheduled for Thursday. President Trump and GOP lawmakers hope to get a bill enacted by the end of the year so they can claim a victory ahead of the midterm elections. As legislation is being finalized, Trump and other key players are stepping up their sales efforts. At the same time, lobbyists eagerly await the details and are pushing back against various proposals that they’ve heard could be on the table. “Things are very intense right now,” said Rosemary Becchi, a partner at McGuireWoods, who advises clients on tax issues. “The [congressional] staff is working day in and day out drafting a bill and developing policy.” Taxes will dominate much of the week on Capitol Hill. Trump is set to meet with Senate Republicans on Tuesday in the Capitol, where tax reform is sure to be a topic of conversation. The chamber is expected to vote on the budget resolution on Thursday. Once that happens, the Ways and Means Committee will announce the dates that a bill will be released and be marked up, committee Chairman MORE (R-Texas) said. Key players are also continuing their efforts to make the case for tax reform outside the Beltway. Ivanka Trump, a White House adviser, promoted the GOP’s efforts and pitched expanding the child tax credit at a town hall Monday i... Link to the full article to read more