Legislation
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10 House GOP Health Program and Tax Change Ideas
By Allison BellIf implemented, they could affect where and how clients get their medical care.
January 22, 2025
What's Next for Trump’s Tax Policies and Other Plans?Talks with lawmakers Tuesday ended without a deal on how to advance the president's signature tax policies.
January 21, 2025
Social Security Fairness Act Sets ‘Disturbing’ Precedent: CatoOne analyst believes the law sets a dangerous example when it comes to Social Security’s bigger solvency problems.
January 17, 2025
Surging Rates Stoke GOP Tensions on Paying for Tax CutYields on 10-year Treasurys are double what they were just before Trump started his first term.
January 13, 2025
New Bill Boosts SALT Deduction CapThe SALT Fairness for Working Families Act increases the limit to $15,000 and eliminates the marriage penalty.
January 10, 2025
Who Benefits Most From Extending Trump's Tax Cuts? Likely the Wealthy: TreasuryFamilies across the board would see lower taxes, but the largest cuts would go to the highest earners.
January 10, 2025
Social Security Has Problems, but It’s No Ponzi SchemeThe label is both inaccurate and misleading, according to Jason Fichtner, a former SSA official.
January 10, 2025
GOP Lawmakers Push SSA for Next Steps on Social Security Fairness ActHouse Ways and Means Committee members asked the agency how and when the new law will be implemented.