
Laura Weiss
Tax and Financial Services ReporterLaura has been covering Congress and regulatory agencies in Washington since 2017 with a focus on tax, financial services and economic policy. Laura co-authors Punchbowl News’ first policy vertical, The Vault. Before joining Punchbowl News, Laura reported in D.C. for CQ Roll Call and covered local government, politics and more for Hearst newspapers in Connecticut. Laura grew up in Valley Forge, Pa., and graduated from Dartmouth College.
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Senate GOP eyeing HSA revival
Senate Republicans are looking to add significant expansions to health savings accounts back into the tax bill before it hits the floor.
The Vault
Finance + Economy

Deadline pressure mounts on One Big Beautiful Bill
Thune and Senate GOP leaders haven’t nailed down the final text for the package, which is still undergoing a Byrd Bath by the Senate parliamentarian.
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Finance + Economy

Senate steps on the gas – and gets ready to jam the House
The Senate’s ready to jam the House on reconciliation — and GOP senators are all in.
Senate

When will we see the Senate’s reconciliation text?
Thune admitted the “Byrd Bath” process has taken “a little bit longer” than anticipated but promised he was moving “full speed ahead” on the sprawling package.
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11 days until July 4: Byrd Bath and policy fights on deck
Congress is back this week for what can only be described as a monumental five (or more) days in session.
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