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Organizations struggle to narrow the digital gap as Congress drags its feet
Congress is facing yet another government-shutdown threat next week. Meanwhile, key advocates are scrambling to ensure marginalized communities don’t fall through the digital cracks.
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Congress stalls as critical Affordable Connectivity Program runs out of money
Congress is about to let a popular government-backed affordable internet program lapse and lawmakers can’t agree on what to do next.
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Lawmakers head to COP28 climate summit with high expectations
Both Democrats and Republicans are heading to the United Arab Emirates this weekend for the UN’s annual climate conference — but with vastly different missions.
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Trade groups ask Biden to tap Fannie, Freddie and address housing costs
A trio of industry groups representing community bankers, home lenders and realtors asked the White House and Treasury Department to bring two government-sponsored enterprises back into the market for mortgage-backed securities.
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We’ve made it our business to know what matters to people 50 and over—like we know that protecting Social Security and supporting family caregivers are among their top priorities. Learn more from our latest polling of congressional districts.
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One word you’ll keep hearing this election season: tariffs
But Trump’s focus on tariffs is no passing fancy. During his presidency, he had a track record of turning his musings into actions.
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There’s notable skepticism Congress will address Trump tax cuts
That wisdom is holding for the most part with regard to the Trump tax cuts — 69% of Hill aides believe Congress won’t simply let them expire.
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Congress in no hurry to help IRS on employee retention tax credit fraud
The IRS says it’s still getting more than 17,000 ERTC claims every week as it battles fraudsters targeting the program.
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SALT is back in style on the trail
Ahead of the 2025 tax bonanza, Democratic candidates in swing districts are increasingly talking taxes on the trail.
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