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Laura Weiss

Tax and Financial Services Reporter
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Laura 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.

Latest from Laura Weiss

Republicans eye 4-year extension for key Trump tax priorities
The White House is looking at a four-year timespan for President Donald Trump’s promise to get rid of taxes on tips, overtime pay and Social Security benefits.
The Vault Finance + Economy
Committees set dates for reconciliation markups
House committees are starting to mark the calendar with dates they plan to hold reconciliation markups, which are a major step forward for President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda.
The Vault Finance + Economy
RFA picks up former McConnell staffer
Steve Donaldson, a long-time aide to Sen. Mitch McConnell, is joining Rich Feuer Anderson, the lobbying firm focused on financial services, energy and tax.
Washington
Tech shells out for K Street assist on tax and trade
The tech world is shoring up its tax and trade lobbying as tariffs and reconciliation take center stage in Washington.
Tech
Energy and Commerce schedules high-stakes reconciliation markup
The House Energy and Commerce Committee is targeting May 7 for a markup of its portion of the Republican reconciliation package, according to sources.
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