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New Jersey tops nation's highest property tax list at $9,413 while southern states offer relief
Median property tax bill grew 2.8% to $3,500 in 2024 while Ron DeSantis pushes for elimination in Florida. Read More.
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Trump Hits Mexico with New Tariffs, 'Not Enough' Action to Stop Cartels, Mexican President Calls for Calm
The Trump Administration announced that it will be implementing a 30 percent tariff on all commercial goods that move north of the border. President Donald Trump took the punitive action due to Mexico’s failure to do enough against drug cartels | Border / Cartel Chronicles Read More.
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The Chairman’s Report July 18th, 2025
The FAIRtax and reconciliation- How would it play out in Congress? This week’s Chairman’s Report is written by Jade Walle. A practicing CPA has been on the American For Fair Taxation board of directors. Read More.
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Trump threatens 35% tariff on Canadian goods over dangerous cross-border fentanyl dispute
President Trump warns Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney of a new 35% tariff on Canadian imports if the country doesn't address fentanyl trafficking and existing trade disputes. Read More.
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Golden Age: Trump Tariffs Deliver Surprise Budget Surplus
The $27 billion surplus reported Friday by the Treasury Department stood in stark contrast to forecasts for a $50 billion deficit, representing one of the largest upside surprises in recent budget data. | Economy Read More.
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The Grassroots Corner July 14th, 2025
MARTIN ETWOP SIGNS THE FAIRTAX PLEDGE - AGAIN Candidate Martin Etwop, running for the U.S. Congress in the Second Congressional District of Texas, has again signed the FAIRtax pledge. Read More.
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Trump Threatens 10% Extra Tariff for ‘Anti-American’ BRICS Bloc
President Donald Trump said late Sunday that imports from countries aligning with "the Anti-American policies of BRICS" would face an additional ten percent tariff. | Economy Read More.
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Job growth picked up in June despite economic uncertainty
The Labor Department released its jobs report for June which showed U.S. employers added 147,000 jobs last month as the labor market weathered economic uncertainty. Read More.
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The Chairman’s Report July 11th, 2025
National Survey Reveals Some Hidden Gems and a Bright Future! This week’s Chairman’s Report is written by Rich Germaine. Rich is a media and marketing consultant. Read More.
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Trump's tariff policies reshape online shopping habits, new report finds
A new report shows President Donald Trump's tariffs are affecting consumers' online shopping behavior, with 34% delaying purchases and 28% buying earlier to avoid costs. Read More.
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Mortgage rates fall for fifth straight week, lowest since mid-April
Average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage fell to 6.67%, says Freddie Mac... Read More.
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The Grassroots Corner July 7th, 2025
REPUBLICANS SEEK TO ABOLISH IRS AND MAKE ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS PAY TAXES Earlier this year, the Washington Examiner ran an article by Rachel Schilke highlighting the fact that illegal immigrants would have to pay taxes if we had the FAIRtax. Read More.
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Fed's favored inflation gauge shows consumer prices ticked slightly higher in May
The Commerce Department released the PCE inflation report for May which found the Federal Reserve's favored inflation gauge ticked slightly higher to 2.3%. Read More.
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NYT: Democrats Once Jeered Hollywood Tax Breaks; Now Beg for Them
Democrats once jeered tax breaks for Hollywood from Republican Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, but now plead for them from Gov. Gavin Newsom (D). Read More.
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The Chairman’s Report July 4th, 2025
THE FAIRTAX AND FREEDOM ON THIS INDEPENDENCE DAY In 1776, The Declaration of Independence was signed by 56 delegates to the Second Continental Congress, representing the 13 colonies. Read More.