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The Grassroots Corner February 24th, 2025
LETTER TO THE JACKSON COUNTY ALABAMA SENTINEL
Today’s Grassroots Corner is a letter to the editor of the Jackson County, Alabama, Sentinel from Anthony “Tony” Gasbarro. Read More.
Will tariffs reduce trade deficits? Experts weigh in
Trump has taken issue with US economy's trade deficit and views tariffs as a way to narrow it
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Refinery Fire Sends California Gas Prices Soaring to Nearly $5 per Gallon
Gas prices are soaring in California -- again -- thanks to a refinery fire that has choked supply, sending average prices to $5 per gallon. Read More.
The Grassroots Corner February 17th, 2025
GETTING OLD COSPONSORS BACK ON THE BILL
We need your help to get cosponsors from the last Congress back on the FAIRtax bill. Read More.
Bidenflation’s Legacy: Producer-Price Inflation Stayed Hot As Year Began
Americans are tired of Biden and Powell's inflationary legacy but it is not yet done with us. Read More.
Trump calls for lower interest rates to go 'hand-in-hand' with tariffs: 'Lets rock and roll, America'
Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at January meeting Read More.
The Grassroots Corner February 14th, 2025
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY FROM FAIRTAX!
Here are our Jacksonville, Florida, FAIRtax volunteers sending Valentine's cards to ... Read More.
Wholesale inflation rises 3.5% in January
Producer price index rose 3.5% in January
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Chicago Fed Pres.: Inflation Numbers 'Not the Result of Any Policy' by Trump
On Wednesday's broadcast of the Fox News Channel's "America Reports," Chicago Federal Reserve Bank president Austan Goolsbee discussed the January.. Read More.
The Chairman’s Report February 14th, 2025
FAIRtax: The battle of Democracy vs. Bureaucracy
The news is perpetually showcasing the terms “democracy” and “bureaucracy” in recent years Read More.
US economy added 143K jobs in January, unemployment rate ticks lower
Labor Department releases closely watched January jobs report
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Trump to Hit Imported Steel and Aluminum with 25% Tariffs
President Donald Trump will announce Monday new 25 percent tariffs on all steel and aluminum entering the United States, including from Canada and Mexico. Read More.
The Grassroots Corner February 10th, 2025
MEET SHIVOM PARIHAR
Shiv Parihar is a student at Claremont McKenna College in Claremont, California (Los Angeles Area), with a remarkable story. Read More.
The Chairman’s Report February 7th, 2025
THE BERLIN WALL AND THE INCOME TAX/IRS
In 1985, I was in Germany and met a banker who was very friendly with the West German political leaders. Read More.
DOGE Announces Termination of 20 Consulting Contracts, Saving Taxpayers $26 Million
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is well on its way to saving millions of American taxpayers' dollars. Read More.
