Tags: "Economy"

23 Oct
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Congress Can Strengthen American Manufacturing—And Recycling—Together

October is Manufacturing Month, a time to celebrate the 13 million Americans and $3 trillion in economic activity that make U.S. manufacturing the envy of the world. Building on that success and expanding domestic manufacturing is a stated policy goal ...

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20 Oct
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The Latest Obstacle to Expanding Internet Access via Wireless Spectrum Auctions

One of the positive provisions of the Reconciliation legislation passed Congress in July of this year involved the reauthorization of wireless spectrum auctions for internet connectivity. Spectrum refers to the radio frequencies that wireless devices use to transmit information via ...

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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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20 Mar
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Addressing The Retirement Crisis Requires Coordinated Leadership

Last week HLF was lucky enough to attend a summit focused on “Redefining Retirement.”  The event was hosted by investment management firm BlackRock, the Bipartisan Policy Center, and Semafor.  Speakers ranged from elected officials, corporate leaders, small business owners, union ...

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03 Feb
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Kennedy’s Close Ties To Trial Bar Are Among The Serious Concerns That Senators Should Weigh Before Voting On His Confirmation

The Senate is in the midst of hearings on a number of important Executive Branch positions Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The head of HLF last week wrote an opinion ...

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