Tags: "Economy"

25 Mar
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Modernizing America’s Telecom Networks Is A No Brainer

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is set to vote on a network modernization plan at its March 26 Open Meeting.  The decision will shape the country’s digital future and be a cornerstone for the 21st century economy. Outdated rules have ...

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15 Jan
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Credit Card Interest Rate Caps Will Hurt Low-Income and Financially Vulnerable Consumers

The pressures of rising prices, inflation, and consumer costs are weighing heavily on American families, especially those already living paycheck to paycheck. Affordability has emerged as a top issue and is supposedly the reason behind President Trump’s demand for a ...

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03 Dec
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Congress Needs to Ensure That Recently Passed Crypto Law Protects Deposits and Lending

Earlier this year, the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act) was signed into law.  Stablecoins, a form of cryptocurrency, are backed by traditional assets—the U.S. dollar, for example.  Stablecoins are used to exchange other cryptocurrencies.  ...

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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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