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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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The Chairman’s Report April 11th, 2025
FAIRtax: Finally, modernization!
This week’s Chairman’s Report is written by Jade Walle. Read More.
CBO says US budget deficits to widen, national debt to surge to 156% of GDP
Budget watchdogs warn a rising debt puts the US at risk of a debt crisis. Read More.
CBP set to enforce ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs, has collected over $200M per day in additional associated revenue
The Trump administration’s latest trade offensive is underway as Customs and Border Protection (CBP) begins enforcing “Liberation Day" tariffs, pulling in more than $200 million a day. Read More.
The Grassroots Corner April 4th, 2025
JUST A FEW MORE DAYS!
JUST A FEW MORE DAYS TO MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD! Read More.
US economy added jobs at a faster pace in March
Labor Department releases closely watched March jobs report Read More.
Trump's tariffs: Who's paying and charging what
President Trump rolled out reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday, exposing some of the high tariffs other countries are charging the U.S. without a level paying field. Read More.
The Grassroots Corner April 7th, 2025
CONTACT THE FREEDOM CAUCUS
The House Freedom Caucus is a ready source of FAIRtax cosponsors, and you can help us recruit them.
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Trump threatens even larger tariffs on EU, Canada if they work together to cause 'economic harm' to the US
The president announced on Wednesday he will impose a 25% tariff on all imported autos.
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UAW praises Trump's 25% tariff on auto imports: 'Victory for autoworkers'
President Trump said he will impose a 25% tariff on all imported autos — up from 2.5 % previously. Read More.
