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'Our way': First Nations health research on agenda in Hunter project

'Our people have been more likely to be research subjects.'

Newcastle Herald

‘I think it’s a Banksy’: mystery plaque for adulterer ignites speculation in artist’s home city

Sardonic tribute to cheating husband ‘Roger’ on bench in Bristol prompts mention of city’s elusive graffiti artist

The Guardian - UK

‘Huge tax breaks’: private equity prepares for a boon from Congress

Billions in private equity and corporate taxes could be rolled back, along with what critics say is a sop for child tax credits

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Senate Republicans pump brakes on tax deal after big House win - Roll Call

The $79 billion tax bill the House passed by an overwhelming margin this week is likely to face a speed bump in the Senate.

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'SALT' bill on shaky ground after getting over Rules hump - Roll Call

Republican-backed legislation to temporarily boost the cap on state and local tax deductions cleared a key hurdle on Thursday.

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Tax bill overcomes objections from left and right, passes House - Roll Call

The House on Wednesday night passed a $79 billion family and business tax break bill after several days of uncertainty.

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House GOP clears path for tax package with ‘SALT’ on the side - Roll Call

A $78 billion tax deal is set for a vote Wednesday after House leaders agreed to vote as soon as next week on state and local tax deductions.

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House GOP weighs sidecar tax deal on 'SALT,' child credit - Roll Call

House Republicans were considering moving a second tax bill in parallel with the $78 billion family and business tax package.

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Lawmakers back maximum prison sentence in tax record leak case - Roll Call

Lawmakers have backed a tough prison sentence for a man who pleaded guilty to leaking tax records of Donald Trump, Sen. Rick Scott and more.

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Strong bipartisan showing in first test of tax deal's support - Roll Call

The House Ways and Means Committee voted overwhelmingly to approve a $78 billion tax package, with all but three members in favor.

Roll Call

Bipartisan tax deal could expand Child Tax Credit and extend business tax breaks

The legislation expands a popular child tax credit and applies to families with multiple children. It also speeds up some tax breaks for research and development expensing for corporations.

WEKU

Senators strike child tax credit deal

"Given today’s miserable political climate, it’s a big deal to have this opportunity to pass pro-family policy"

Salon

Tax panel leaders clinch deal on child credit, business breaks - Roll Call

Senate Finance Chairman Ron Wyden and House Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith unveiled a roughly $78 billion tax deal Tuesday.

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Chief tax writers working to broaden appeal of tentative accord - Roll Call

A bipartisan, bicameral $70 billion tax agreement taking shape on the Hill is drawing mixed reviews, pointing to potential challenges ahead.

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Newcastle Herald

Growing reconciliation event Ngarrama returns to King Edward Park

The event, held on the eve of January 26, is in its third year.

AAP

Man charged with sending millions of scam text messages

Australians are warned to be wary of text and email scams containing unsafe links after a man was charged with sending millions of fraudulent messages.

Roll Call

House GOP cites new Hunter Biden charges in impeachment push - Roll Call

House Republicans argued that a new Hunter Biden indictment bolsters the need for an impeachment inquiry resolution into President Joe Biden.

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Bipartisan consensus elusive on government retirees' benefits - Roll Call

There are renewed signs of life for an overhaul of much-maligned Social Security policies that cut some public workers’ retirement benefits.

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IRS delays new online sellers’ tax reporting threshold - Roll Call

The IRS is postponing a lower threshold for reporting online sales and gig work by another year until 2024.

Ballotpedia

House Republicans continue ESG pushback

Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.

The Texas Tribune

Proposition 5 on Texas ballot would create new endowment for ‘emerging’ research universities

If approved, the new fund would provide tens of millions of dollars to the University of Houston, Texas Tech, Texas State University and University of North Texas.

Roll Call

'SALT' relief on the table in speaker negotiations - Roll Call

Rep. Jim Jordan is backing an increased cap on state and local tax deductions, according to Rep. Mike Garcia.

The Independent UK

House Republican duo calls for fraud probe into federal anti-poverty program

Two Republican members of Congress say the federal government should investigate potential fraud in one of its largest anti-poverty programs

France 24

US House Republicans hold first formal Biden impeachment hearing

House Republicans launched a formal impeachment hearing Thursday against President Joe Biden, promising to “provide accountability” as they probe the family finances and lucrative business dealings of his son Hunter and make their case to the public, colleagues and a skeptical Senate.

The Independent UK

House Republicans release trove of 700 pages of documents in Hunter Biden whistleblower probe

Documents trove is far-right’s latest effort to cement support among their own party for impeachment

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