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Legislators Push for 90,000 Cheap H-2B Imported Workers…

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Democratic and GOP legislators in the House and Senate are trying to import additional cheap H-2B seasonal workers, just as voters’ wages are poised to grow before November, according to industry advocates. North Carolina GOP Sen. Thom Tillis is asking for 24,000 additional imported H-2B seasonal workers — above the 66,000 allowed by law — […]

Home Depot Hourly Employees to Receive up to $1k Bonus Due to Tax Reform…

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Home Depot is awarding its hourly employees in the U.S. a one-time cash bonus of as much as $1,000 following the passage of new tax legislation. The bonus amounts will be determined based on a person’s length of service, similar to Walmart’s strategy. All of Home Depot’s U.S. hourly workers will get at least a […]

Here Is What Is In The Republicans’ Final Tax Bill…

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On Wednesday, Congress Republicans were said to reach a deal on final tax legislation, clearing the way for final votes next week on a package that, if approved, would be sent to President Donald Trump to sign into law. While the formal language of the legislation has not been released, the following are the known […]

GOP Senators Hold Back Support for Tax Bill Over Child Tax Credit…

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Two Republican senators indicated Thursday they were holding back support for the final $1.5 trillion GOP tax reform bill unless a larger child tax credit is included. The strongest statement came from the office of Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio. “Senator Rubio has consistently communicated to the Senate tax negotiators that his vote on final […]

Tax Breaks for Beer, Unborn Children Are Among Goodies in Republic Tax Bill…

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As the House and Senate begin to reconcile their different tax bills, they will have to sort through many little-known provisions that appear designed more to achieve policy goals or reward key lawmakers than deliver tax savings. Here’s a look at some of the standouts, and their prospects for being including in the final legislation. […]

Another One Bites the Dust: Rep. Trent Franks to Resign After Discussing Surrogacy with Female Staffers…

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Rep. Trent Franks (R-Ariz.) announced Thursday that he would resign from office as of Jan. 31, 2018, after discussing surrogacy issues with female staffers. “I have recently learned that the Ethics Committee is reviewing an inquiry regarding my discussion of surrogacy with two previous female subordinates, making each feel uncomfortable,” he said in a statement. […]

Gun Rights Activists Celebrate House Approval of Concealed Carry Reciprocity Bill…

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The House delivered a win for gun rights groups Wednesday with the passage of legislation that would force states to recognize concealed carry permits issued by other states and would strengthen the federal gun background check system. The Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, backed by Republicans, was adopted in a 231-198 vote that mostly followed party […]

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