washington texas republican spearhead tax reform efforts u.s. house representatives meet democrats discuss policy ideas republicans try secure victory president donald trump healthcare bill failure house ways mean committee chair kevin brady say meet panel 16 democratic members focus ways simplify u.s. tax code individuals stop u.s. company move production research facilities overseas key house republican tax reform objectives end day want make prediction go think engagement important brady tell reporters monday love bring ideas leapfrog america back lead competitive place earth new business meet expect take place wednesday accord house aid spokesman ways mean democrats immediate comment brady say meet nothing healthcare debacle march 24 republican-controlled house pull legislation repeal replace healthcare law know obamacare become clear republicans would fall short vote need trump blame failure hardline republican conservatives oppose bill threaten reach democrats trump administration signal interest find bipartisan support tax reform legislation bill first comprehensive overhaul u.s. tax code since 1986. white house also show sign move away house tax reform blueprint back brady house speaker paul ryan inform republican lawmakers march 16 options table house blueprint democrats oppose call sweep change tax cut would mainly benefit wealthy divide business community republicans border adjustment tax provision would impose 20 percent tax import exempt export revenues tax white house officials tell lawmakers last month seriously consider options include deficit-funded tax cut european-style value-added tax businesses brady expect unveil tax reform legislation spring full house vote early summer house republican tax chief huddle democrats