She suggests the creation of “forward-looking policies.” Representative Katie Porter of California expressed concern for fellow legislators who are aging, dealing with serious health issues, and could be…
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IRS Says 1.1 Million Returns Possibly Fraudulent
Senators also request IRS counter scams that defraud individual taxpayers. The Internal Revenue Service has flagged some 1.1 million 2022 tax returns for potential identity fraud requiring additional…
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President Vetoes Bipartisan Solar Panel Protection
He says the resolution would cause uncertainty and undermine industry efforts. A bipartisan resolution that would have reinstated the enforcement of tariffs on Chinese solar panel manufacturers has…
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Senators Seek to Reform Classification System
Digital documentation presents its own challenges. A bipartisan legislation package has been introduced in the Senate to overhaul the way the federal government classifies information and secures documents. …
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Legislation Would Expand Veterans’ Healthcare Options
Bill introduced in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Veterans Health Care Freedom Act was introduced this week in the House of Representatives by Representative…
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White House Postpones Debt Limit Meeting to Next Week
President’s staff continues its planning. Friday, May 12, had been set as the next time President Biden and top legislators would meet to try to hammer out a…
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Senator Feinstein Returning to Washington
Illness has kept her away from the Senate since February. Senator Dianne Feinstein of California is en route back to Washington, D.C. The senator, who is 89 years old,…
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Senate Repeals President’s Pause on Chinese Solar Tariffs
President Biden is likely to veto the measure. The Senate voted this week to formally rescind President Joe Biden’s pause on tariffs against the import of Chinese solar…
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SCOTUS Justices Decline Ethics Oversight
All nine joined in a rare statement. The nine justices of the Supreme Court issued a statement “provide clarity to the bar and to the public on how…
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Veterans Affairs Welcomes New Under Secretary
Joshua Jacobs will serve as the head of veterans benefits. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough commended the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Joshua Jacobs as the department’s new…
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