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Dems see Biden tortoise beating Trump hare in November race - Roll Call

Donald Trump garners most of the attention, but Democratic lawmakers say President Joe Biden can win with a methodical strategy.

Roll Call · Mar 25, 2024

Social Security Chief Testifies in Senate About Plans to Stop ‘Clawback Cruelty’

Social Security plans to default to withholding 10% (not all) of the recipient's monthly benefits to recoup debt, SSA head says.

Kiplinger · Mar 21, 2024

Senate Democrats seek to maneuver tax deal to the floor - Roll Call

Some Senate Democrats are pushing to bring a House-passed $79 billion tax package to the floor without changes.

Roll Call · Mar 15, 2024

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‘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

The Guardian - US · Mar 1, 2024

Lawmakers Want Pause on Federal Funds for Predictive Policing

The dangers inherent in targeting criminals-to-be have yet to be addressed.

Reason · Feb 21, 2024

Hospitals are fighting a Medicare payment fix that would save tax dollars

Medicare pays hospitals about double what it pays other providers for the same services. The hospital lobby is fighting hard to make sure a switch to "site-neutral payments" doesn't become law.

WEKU · Feb 13, 2024

Probe finds evidence against Harlan Crow

Evidence suggests Clarence Thomas benefactor misrepresented his yacht as business to score tax break

Salon · Feb 6, 2024

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Social Security Board Nominee Grilled Over Views on Program Reforms

Candidate questioned on Social Security privatization, raising retirement age and benefit cuts during Senate hearing.

Kiplinger · Feb 6, 2024

NSA Purchases Internet Metadata To Spy on You Without a Warrant

A new letter from Sen. Ron Wyden (D–Ore.) reveals that the agency admitted the practice nearly three years ago but would not allow him to reveal it.

Reason · Feb 1, 2024

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.

Roll Call · Feb 1, 2024

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.

Roll Call · Jan 31, 2024

‘Site-neutral’ hospital policy muddles health package progress - Roll Call

Proposals to restrict hospital billing rates in outpatient clinics divides lawmakers, with concerns about rural hospitals stalling progress.

Roll Call · Jan 31, 2024

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.

Roll Call · Jan 31, 2024

NSA's Stunning Admission: Obtaining Internet Browsing Data without Warrants

Discover the shocking revelation of the National Security Agency buying internet browsing data without warrants, as revealed by a top intelligence official.

US NSA confirms it buys personal online data without a warrant

The data of American citizens is being used by intelligence agencies, which are bypassing the Fourth Amendment to get it.

Roll Call · Jan 24, 2024

Lobbying spending by top interest groups dipped amid 2023 gridlock - Roll Call

The top 10 interest groups spent less on lobbying in 2023 than in 2022, but some of the major lobbying firms reported higher revenue.

Roll Call · Jan 19, 2024

They went from professor and student to partners on a press shield bill

Kevin Kiley took Jamie Raskin’s course at Yale Law, years before they teamed up to work on legislation to protect journalists’ secret sources.

WEKU · Jan 16, 2024

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.

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Salon · Jan 16, 2024

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"

Roll Call · Jan 16, 2024

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.

Kiplinger · Jan 11, 2024

What's Happening With the New Child Tax Credit?

The Senate hasn't passed the new child tax credit. Will it ever happen?

Roll Call · Jan 11, 2024

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.

Salon · Jan 11, 2024

A big win on abortion privacy

"Destroy all location data": FTC head Lina Khan takes on data brokers with groundbreaking medical tracking ban

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2023

US president Joe Biden ditches trade deal talks with Britain over fears of job losses

US president quietly abandons talks as he focuses on elections next year

Kiplinger · Dec 18, 2023

Social Security On Monthly 'Watch' Till Overpayment Issue Is Fixed

The Social Security Administration must meet with a Senate panel monthly until the agency's $23 billion overpayment issue is resolved.

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