Documents tagged "Patty"
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023097.txt
In the aftermath of 9/11, Frank Rich attended a Friars Club roast in New York City where comedian Gilbert Gottfried made a controversial joke about the attacks. The event featured a mix of celebrities and comedians performing for an audience who were still struggling with grief and fear. While some found humor in Gottfried's jokes, others felt that they were inappropriate given the recent events. Rich reflects on this moment as a turning point in American culture and society.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_022325.txt
The document discusses budget and tax reform in the United States, with particular emphasis on the work of House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, Senate Budget Committee Chairman Patty Murray, and other lawmakers. It also mentions Sen. Max Baucus's recent discussion drafts of legislation dealing with corporate and international tax and energy incentives, as well as Rep. Dave Camp's focus on introducing tax reform legislation rather than an "extenders" bill. The term "extenders" generally refers to temporary provisions in the tax law that Congress regularly renews for a limited period.