Laura Weiss
Vault co-author and tax expert at Punchbowl News. She covered the House Ways and Means Committee’s markup of the GOP tax bill.
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May 17, 2025 • 15min
The Readback: The all-night markup survival guide
Laura Weiss, a tax expert at Punchbowl News and co-author of Vault, dives into the House Ways and Means Committee's grueling 17-and-a-half-hour markup of the GOP tax bill. She shares insights from the late-night session, revealing the intense atmosphere and challenges during such marathon discussions. A heated exchange over the contested SALT Amendment highlights ideological divides within the Republican party. With a dose of humor, Weiss also recounts the amusing exhaustion of lawmakers, like a congressman dozing off mid-session.
Apr 12, 2025 • 16min
The Readback: Budget resolution drama
In this discussion, Laura Weiss, a Financial Services Reporter for Punchbowl News, delves into the high-stakes drama surrounding the recent House budget resolution. She reveals the intense negotiations between House Republicans, highlighting a rift between the Freedom Caucus and moderates over spending cuts. The podcast also navigates the complicated relationship between budget resolutions and tax reform, emphasizing the urgency of reaching consensus. Finally, the conversation lightens up with entertaining insights into the latest season of 'White Lotus'.
