Radiation compensation bill’s backers plan Hill blitz - Roll Call Victims of radiation exposure are advocating for expanded compensation for those harmed in the development of nuclear weapons. Roll Call · May 14, 2024
'Our way': First Nations health research on agenda in Hunter project 'Our people have been more likely to be research subjects.' Newcastle Herald · May 6, 2024
‘I think it’s a Banksy’: mystery plaque for adulterer ignites speculation in artist’s home city Sardonic tribute to cheating husband ‘Roger’ on bench in Bristol prompts mention of city’s elusive graffiti artist The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2024
‘Huge tax breaks’: private equity prepares for a boon from Congress Billions in private equity and corporate taxes could be rolled back, along with what critics say is a sop for child tax credits The Guardian - US · Mar 1, 2024
Senate Republicans pump brakes on tax deal after big House win - Roll Call The $79 billion tax bill the House passed by an overwhelming margin this week is likely to face a speed bump in the Senate. Roll Call · Feb 1, 2024
'SALT' bill on shaky ground after getting over Rules hump - Roll Call Republican-backed legislation to temporarily boost the cap on state and local tax deductions cleared a key hurdle on Thursday. Roll Call · Feb 1, 2024
Tax bill overcomes objections from left and right, passes House - Roll Call The House on Wednesday night passed a $79 billion family and business tax break bill after several days of uncertainty. Roll Call · Jan 31, 2024
House GOP clears path for tax package with ‘SALT’ on the side - Roll Call A $78 billion tax deal is set for a vote Wednesday after House leaders agreed to vote as soon as next week on state and local tax deductions. Roll Call · Jan 31, 2024
House GOP weighs sidecar tax deal on 'SALT,' child credit - Roll Call House Republicans were considering moving a second tax bill in parallel with the $78 billion family and business tax package. Roll Call · Jan 30, 2024
Lawmakers back maximum prison sentence in tax record leak case - Roll Call Lawmakers have backed a tough prison sentence for a man who pleaded guilty to leaking tax records of Donald Trump, Sen. Rick Scott and more. Roll Call · Jan 26, 2024
Strong bipartisan showing in first test of tax deal's support - Roll Call The House Ways and Means Committee voted overwhelmingly to approve a $78 billion tax package, with all but three members in favor. Roll Call · Jan 19, 2024
Bipartisan tax deal could expand Child Tax Credit and extend business tax breaks The legislation expands a popular child tax credit and applies to families with multiple children. It also speeds up some tax breaks for research and development expensing for corporations. WEKU · Jan 16, 2024
Senators strike child tax credit deal "Given today’s miserable political climate, it’s a big deal to have this opportunity to pass pro-family policy" Salon · Jan 16, 2024
Tax panel leaders clinch deal on child credit, business breaks - Roll Call Senate Finance Chairman Ron Wyden and House Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith unveiled a roughly $78 billion tax deal Tuesday. Roll Call · Jan 16, 2024
Roll Call · Jan 11, 2024 Chief tax writers working to broaden appeal of tentative accord - Roll Call A bipartisan, bicameral $70 billion tax agreement taking shape on the Hill is drawing mixed reviews, pointing to potential challenges ahead.
Newcastle Herald · Jan 11, 2024 Growing reconciliation event Ngarrama returns to King Edward Park The event, held on the eve of January 26, is in its third year.
AAP · Dec 13, 2023 Man charged with sending millions of scam text messages Australians are warned to be wary of text and email scams containing unsafe links after a man was charged with sending millions of fraudulent messages.
Roll Call · Dec 8, 2023 House GOP cites new Hunter Biden charges in impeachment push - Roll Call House Republicans argued that a new Hunter Biden indictment bolsters the need for an impeachment inquiry resolution into President Joe Biden.
Roll Call · Nov 28, 2023 Bipartisan consensus elusive on government retirees' benefits - Roll Call There are renewed signs of life for an overhaul of much-maligned Social Security policies that cut some public workers’ retirement benefits.
Roll Call · Nov 21, 2023 IRS delays new online sellers’ tax reporting threshold - Roll Call The IRS is postponing a lower threshold for reporting online sales and gig work by another year until 2024.
Ballotpedia · Nov 14, 2023 House Republicans continue ESG pushback Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.
The Texas Tribune · Oct 26, 2023 Proposition 5 on Texas ballot would create new endowment for ‘emerging’ research universities If approved, the new fund would provide tens of millions of dollars to the University of Houston, Texas Tech, Texas State University and University of North Texas.
Roll Call · Oct 18, 2023 'SALT' relief on the table in speaker negotiations - Roll Call Rep. Jim Jordan is backing an increased cap on state and local tax deductions, according to Rep. Mike Garcia.
The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023 House Republican duo calls for fraud probe into federal anti-poverty program Two Republican members of Congress say the federal government should investigate potential fraud in one of its largest anti-poverty programs
France 24 · Sep 28, 2023 US House Republicans hold first formal Biden impeachment hearing House Republicans launched a formal impeachment hearing Thursday against President Joe Biden, promising to “provide accountability” as they probe the family finances and lucrative business dealings of his son Hunter and make their case to the public, colleagues and a skeptical Senate.