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Why remote work is a big problem for the economy
Americans are trickling back to their pre-pandemic workplaces, but most offices are still largely empty. And that’s affecting local economies in a major way. Read More.
#276 What Would Happen If...
What would happen if the 16th Amendment is not repealed within seven years after the FAIRtax replaces the income tax? Read More.
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US economy surpasses pre-pandemic size with 6.5% Q2 growth
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fueled by vaccinations and government aid, the U.S. economy grew at a solid 6.5% annual rate last quarter in another sign that the nation has achieved a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession. The total size of the economy has now surpassed its pre-pandemic level. Read More.
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U.S. Justice Dept says IRS must give former President Trump's tax returns to Congress
WASHINGTON, July 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department on Friday ordered the Internal Revenue Service to hand over former President Donald Trump's tax returns to a House of Representatives committee, saying the panel has offered "sufficient reasons" for requesting the material. Read More.
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Senators Push to Wrap Up Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill This Week
The $1 trillion measure’s fate in the House will be tied to that of a much larger package of Democratic climate and anti-poverty priorities that Republicans oppose Read More.
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Walmart just put the pressure on the biggest US companies to reimpose mask mandates for employees
Walmart has changed its rules around employee mask and vaccine requirements in order to better comply with recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read More.
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The Grassroots Corner August 2, 2021
🇺🇸 The Grassroots Corner - Week Beginning 8/02/21: “Donalds Signs On” Read More.
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Senate set to advance bipartisan infrastructure bill on Friday in procedural vote
The Senate will vote Friday to move forward with a bipartisan infrastructure bill as Majority Leader Chuck Schumer pushes to pass it as soon as next week. Read More.
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IRS sending out another 1.5 million tax refunds to people who overpaid on unemployment benefits
The government is issuing another batch of refunds this week to taxpayers who received jobless aid last year and overpaid on taxes, the Internal Revenue Service announced.  Read More.
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Cuomo begs businesses to return to NYC after devastating shutdown
The governor suggested that workers return to their offices by Labor Day Read More.
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The Chairman’s Report July 30, 2021
As a businessman, Congressman Kelly knows about the problems businesses and people have dealing with the IRS.​​​​​​​ Read More.
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Home prices can't go straight up forever. But this probably isn't a bubble
New York (CNN Business)Home prices are climbing at the fastest pace in history, eclipsing even the boom in the days leading up to the Great Recession. Bidding wars have become common, many are forced to pay all cash and some bids are coming in $1 million over asking. Read More.
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America's taxes — complex, incomprehensible and unfair
It’s probably not surprising that most Americans consider the current federal tax system to be complex, incomprehensible and unfair. Read More.
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Congress Can’t Enact a Chicken
Washington today ignores that saving and investing must precede consumption. Read More.
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Biden mileage rule to exceed Obama climate goal
The regulatory action would tighten tailpipe emissions standards rolled back under former President Trump Read More.

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