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The Grassroots Corner April 28th, 2025
MARY CICHANOWSKI BRINGS THE FAIRTAX TO SOUTH DAKOTA
This week’s Grassroots Corner comes from South Dakota FAIRtax supporter Mary Cichanowski. Mary writes: Read More.
Mortgage rates jump as tariffs hit markets; biggest spike in nearly a year
Average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage climbed to 6.83%: Freddie Mac
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Trump's tariffs projected to increase unemployment, but escape mass layoffs: Allianz
Allianz forecasts that inflation and consumer prices will rise due to President Trump's tariff hikes
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The Chairman’s Report April 25th, 2025
Be Smart Pay Zero Taxes!
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.
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Here's why the average US credit score is falling
Average national credit score fell when severe delinquencies increased in February 2025
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National Debt Tracker: American taxpayers (you) are now on the hook for $36,213,590,712,228.65 as of 4/17/25
Track the rapid rise in the US national debt and see how much taxpayers (you) owe
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The Chairman’s Report April 18th, 2025
TENNESSEE RESOLUTION HJR 17
This week’s Chairman’s Report is written by Tony Urbanek. Tony practices Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery...
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Unemployment worries jump to highest level since 2020 in New York Fed survey
New York Fed's survey found consumers have lowered their expectations for the job market. Read More.
American consumers see tariff surcharges on their receipts amid trade war
'It doesn’t cover the full cost — not even close,' Dame CEO Alexandra Fine told WSJ Read More.
The Grassroots Corner April 21st, 2025
MESSAGE TO CONGRESSMAN LUCAS FROM STEVE HUTCHINSON
Today’s Grassroots Corner comes from Steve Hutchinson of Stillwater, Oklahoma. Read More.
Recession fears, tariff uncertainty prompt plunge in consumer sentiment
Consumers' inflation expectations over the next 12 months reached the highest level since 1981 Read More.
Social Security Administration launches anti-fraud measures
Social Security Administration will conduct identity verification for all in-person claims, too
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The Grassroots Corner April 14th, 2025
TOMORROW IS TAX DAY!
Tomorrow is the deadline for filing the individual IRS Form 1040. Read More.
Social Security checks will be bigger in April for some retirees
Social Security says eligible recipients should wait until April to check status of any retroactive payments. Read More.
Economist says Trump's tariffs are a 'win-win strategy' to negotiate trade deals
Laffer said Trump is 'just phenomenal at negotiating'
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