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    Ahead of Trump's Tax Mission To Capitol Hill, Feud With Corker Explodes

    Lawmakers are eager to see the president embrace upcoming tax legislation. But ahead of a lunch meeting the Tennessee Republican said Trump is responsible for a "debasement of our nation."
    by Susan Davis Oct 24, 2017 4 minutes
    Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill about President Trump on Tuesday morning, ahead of Trump's visit with GOP senators. / Win McNamee / Getty Images

    Updated at 10:24 a.m. ET

    Marching down Pennsylvania Avenue to send a message to Congress is a classic move in presidential political theater, and Tuesday is President Trump's inaugural performance. Trump makes his first visit to Capitol Hill to meet with Senate Republicans at their weekly meeting and the message is clear: Pass a tax cut.

    On this issue—more than any other currently facing the GOP—the party is overwhelmingly unified. Lawmakers are eager to see the president embrace their upcoming tax legislation and to help the party make the case to the public for a plan that aims to cut taxes for

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