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20 Aug
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Credit Union Tax Exemption Continues To Garner Attention

As Congress was starting to debate its reconciliation bill in earnest back in March we wrote about a proposal to eliminate the tax exemption provisions for certain credit unions.  Credit Unions’ tax-exempt status was established in The Federal Credit Union ...

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14 Jul
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HLF REPORT—Tobacco Harm Reduction: Policy And Practice

An HLF white paper published today examines the policy landscape surrounding tobacco harm reduction, the use of vaping (e-cigarettes and similar products) in helping nicotine users to quit smoking, and why there is more work to be done in this ...

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27 Jun
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Congress Should Keep Foreign-Backed Lawsuit Provision in Final Reconciliation Bill

A loophole in the U.S. tax code allows foreign interests to pour billions into our legal system through a scheme known as Third Party Litigation Funding. These groups bankroll lawsuits, often frivolous, with the sole aim of securing a settlement. ...

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12 Jun
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The Remittance Tax Hurts American Citizens And Our Economy

As part as of current budget reconciliation package, the U.S. Senate is currently considering a proposal to impose a 3.5% tax on personal money transfers sent abroad.  The House of Representatives already approved the measure. While the measure is meant ...

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06 May
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Washington Must Protect A New Program That Helps Lower Housing Costs

High housing costs and red tape continue to burden American families, particularly lower-income and minority homeowners.   One often-overlooked expense is title insurance, a fee ranging from 0.5% to 1% of a home’s price, which is paid during closing and ...

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01 May
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Small Business Day 2025: Potential Tariff Relief And U.S. Chamber Activity

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is hosting events around Small Business Day today to kick off the start of Small Business month. Small businesses remain the economic engine of the United States.  In fact, from 1995 to 2021, for example, ...

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09 Apr
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Arkansas Should Protect Kids Online Without Infringing On Free Speech

Arkansas is one of the latest states to take up legislation purporting to protect children on social media.  The Arkansas Senate is considering Senate Bills 611 and 612. These bills are certain to face legal challenges, which will likely be ...

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29 Mar
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Virginia Legislators: Protect Children and Don’t Let the Perfect Be the Enemy of the Good

Earlier this year, Virginia successfully passed Senate Bill 854 to provide greater protections for children in addition to requiring greater parental consent of children on social media. However, proposed changes at the eleventh hour threaten to jeopardize the bill. The ...

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