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| https://www.speaker.gov/general/twas-night-taxmas | ‘Twas the night before Taxmas... | 2017-12-12 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | WI | Paul Ryan | R000570 | www.speaker.gov | legacy | ‘Twas the night before Taxmas, when all through the House (and Senate), All the members were stirring, in tax policy doused; The opening statements were drafted eloquently with care, In hopes that the conference committee would soon be there; Hardworking Americans were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of bigger paychecks danced in their heads; Following 41 committee hearings, member listening sessions, and legislation passed, The time for tax reform is now, public support amassed. The nation’s capital on the breast of a new-fallen snow Gave the lustre of a fresh start to friends and exaggerated foes. Then, to our wondering eyes should appear, A comprehensive tax overhaul by the end of the year. When, there on the 1986 tax code, there arose such a clatter, Many sprang from their desks to see what was the matter. Away to their employers they flew like a flash, Hoping they’d soon go home with $1,182 more in cash. Now, Brady! Now, Nunes! Now, Roskam, Noem, and Black! On, Bishop! On Young! On, Upton and Shimkus—and the senators, the whole pack! To HC-5! To the conference committee meeting! To the congressional hall! Now negotiate away! Not for one American, but for all! So tomorrow at 2 p.m., on speaker.gov/live, tune in, For the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act conference meeting, live-streamed from within; When we’ll hear them exclaim, the representatives and senators fighting this fight: “More jobs, fairer taxes, and bigger paychecks to all, and to all a good night!” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |