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Economists Credit Trump as Tailwind for U.S. Growth, Hiring and Stocks
Economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal say President Donald Trump has had generally positive effects on U.S. economic growth, hiring and the performance of the stock market during his first year in office. Read More.
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Dow jumps 150 points to record, led by Boeing and other big economic growth plays
The Dow Jones industrial average rose to an all-time high on Thursday as investors bet economic growth would pick up steam. Read More.
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Wal-Mart Raises Hourly Wage to $11 in Wake of Tax Overhaul
​Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is boosting its starting hourly wage to $11 and delivering bonuses to employees, capitalizing on the U.S. tax overhaul to stay competitive in a tightening labor market. Read More.
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Wal-Mart Raises Hourly Wage to $11 in Wake of Tax Overhaul
​Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is boosting its starting hourly wage to $11 and delivering bonuses to employees, capitalizing on the U.S. tax overhaul to stay competitive in a tightening labor market. Read More.
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FAIRTAX HAS A NEW ONLINE COMMUNITY, AND WE WANT YOU TO JOIN!
​Last year, Americans for Fair Taxation invested a great deal of thought and time in creating a new online community for FAIRtax supporters and activists. Using contributions from everyday Americans who care about fair taxation, we sought out the perfect platform and built our new community from the ground up. Read More.
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Chairman’s Report - April 26, 2019
Opportunity Zones were part of the 2017 tax reform passed out of Congress. But are they an opportunity for everyday Americans, or just for the wealthy? Read on. Read More.
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Chairman’s Report - March 15, 2019
St. Patrick talked about the Washington, D.C. swamp. Don’t believe me? Read on. Read More.
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Chairman’s Report - March 1, 2019
A vocal freshman Congresswoman from New York is dominating the headlines. Here’s why Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D, NY-14) should embrace the FAIRtax… Read More.
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Chairman’s Report - May 18, 2018
Some critics of the FAIRtax assert that purchasing homes will be much more difficult for working Americans. They point to the fact that new homes, like other retail products, will be subject to the FAIRtax… Read More.
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Chairman’s Report - November 2, 2018
How does FAIRtax impact charitable giving? Read More.
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Chairman’s Report - September 28, 2018
States with high taxes aren’t happy about the recent tax cuts. Why? Because their taxes are too high. So who to blame? The federal government who cut taxes, of course. Read More.
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Chairman’s Report - July 13, 2018
Many of us smile and agree with the statement by Spenser Tracy, “Acting is not the noblest profession in the world, but there are things lower than acting. Not many, mind you - but politicians give you something to look down on from time to time.” Read More.
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Chairman’s Report - May 25, 2018
When the FAIRtax is explained to many audiences, it is easy to see people thinking of the impact on their family if items were increased in price by 23%. Since most in the audience are on a budget, the prospect of suddenly paying that much more is very concerning… Read More.
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Chairman’s Report - April 12, 2019
Privacy is important to every American. But do you have the privacy you think you do? The IRS may have other thoughts. Read on. Read More.