WOOSTER — A meeting with U.S. House Republicans and Vice President-elect Mike Pence has two area congressmen feeling upbeat about the new administration’s priorities.
Republicans Bob Gibbs (Lakeville) and Jim Renacci (Wadsworth) were among those attending a meeting with Pence, who said President-elect Donald Trump wants to make sure his administration keeps its promises made to Americans during the presidential campaign.
“It was a good meeting,” said Gibbs, whose 7th Congressional District includes all or parts of Holmes, Ashland, Medina, Tuscarawas, Stark, Lorain, Huron, Richland, Holmes, Knox and Coshocton. “It is an aggressive agenda, and I think the No. 1 thing is that we will keep our promises.”
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“Hopefully, (Trump) can find someone who can fill his shoes.”
Pence told the Republicans Trump plans to cut the inaugural parade short so he can get to the Oval Office and start rescinding President Obama’s executive orders.
As for tax reform, Renacci created a plan, with some revisions from his Bipartisan Working Group, that will eliminate the corporate income tax and establish a consumption tax. It also reduces the marginal tax rate groups from seven to three: 10 percent, 25 percent and 35 percent. About 99.9 percent of all taxpayers will see a reduction.
“I put my plan in the transition team’s hands, so they have it,” Renacci said, adding he has talked with many people on the transition team about the plan.
Following the meeting, Renacci had a chance to speak with his friend, Pence, who visited the district twice to campaign and raise money for Renacci. The two routinely text one another. He was glad to hear Pence will not only have an office in the Senate, but the House, too, “so there will always be communication with the vice president’s office,” Renacci said. “It’s nice to know you have the ability to communicate with people inside the administration,” something that has been lacking. “I’m one of the few voices who can get to the administration for the people of
Republicans Bob Gibbs (Lakeville) and Jim Renacci (Wadsworth) were among those attending a meeting with Pence, who said President-elect Donald Trump wants to make sure his administration keeps its promises made to Americans during the presidential campaign.
“It was a good meeting,” said Gibbs, whose 7th Congressional District includes all or parts of Holmes, Ashland, Medina, Tuscarawas, Stark, Lorain, Huron, Richland, Holmes, Knox and Coshocton. “It is an aggressive agenda, and I think the No. 1 thing is that we will keep our promises.”
“The most important thing is Vice President-elect …show more content…
“Hopefully, (Trump) can find someone who can fill his shoes.”
Pence told the Republicans Trump plans to cut the inaugural parade short so he can get to the Oval Office and start rescinding President Obama’s executive orders.
As for tax reform, Renacci created a plan, with some revisions from his Bipartisan Working Group, that will eliminate the corporate income tax and establish a consumption tax. It also reduces the marginal tax rate groups from seven to three: 10 percent, 25 percent and 35 percent. About 99.9 percent of all taxpayers will see a reduction.
“I put my plan in the transition team’s hands, so they have it,” Renacci said, adding he has talked with many people on the transition team about the plan.
Following the meeting, Renacci had a chance to speak with his friend, Pence, who visited the district twice to campaign and raise money for Renacci. The two routinely text one another. He was glad to hear Pence will not only have an office in the Senate, but the House, too, “so there will always be communication with the vice president’s office,” Renacci said. “It’s nice to know you have the ability to communicate with people inside the administration,” something that has been lacking. “I’m one of the few voices who can get to the administration for the people of