Lobbyists worked furiously to put their stamp on the Senate tax and budget megabill with some industries racking up big wins, while others saw losses in the package passed Tuesday by the chamber.
Big tech companies, and some universities and hospitals are among the sectors facing policy defeat. Rum producers in US territories, multinational corporations, and sports team owners can taste victory.
Most big business groups are publicly pushing for the bill (H.R. 1) to get to President Donald Trump’s desk to extend the 2017 tax cuts that are set to expire this year.
“People are eager to have it ...