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Congress debates permanence of Trump-era tax cuts amid economic concerns

The 119th Congress held its first policy hearing, focusing on the necessity of making the Trump tax cuts permanent.

By Cape News | Jan 16, 2025

House passes bill blocking restrictions on TANF funds allocation

In a recent development, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under President Biden's administration has withdrawn a proposed rule concerning the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.

By Cape News | Jan 16, 2025

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U.S. House approves bill supporting manufacturing growth through fairer tax treatment

By Cape News | Jan 16, 2025

Legislation aimed at providing fairer tax treatment for American workers and manufacturers has been approved by a bipartisan majority in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Bipartisan act seeks fair tax treatment for U.S.-Taiwan business operations

By Cape News | Jan 15, 2025

Chairman Smith has expressed strong support for the U.S.-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act, a bipartisan effort aimed at boosting American manufacturing investment and jobs while countering China's influence.

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Jason Smith criticizes economic conditions under Biden-Harris administration

By Cape News | Jan 15, 2025

House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith has expressed concerns over the state of the economy as President Trump prepares to take office.

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Ways and Means Committee outlines priorities under new leadership

By Cape News | Jan 14, 2025

The Ways and Means Committee of the 119th Congress held its organizational meeting recently, where Chairman Smith addressed key priorities for the committee.

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Ways and Means Committee announces new subcommittee chairs for 119th Congress

By Cape News | Jan 14, 2025

After the Ways and Means Committee's Organizational Meeting for the 119th Congress, Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) announced the subcommittee chair assignments.

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Chairman calls for swift action on Trump-era tax cuts

By Cape News | Jan 14, 2025

On January 14, 2025, a hearing was held on the topic of making the Trump tax cuts permanent.

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Officials to discuss economic impact of Trump tax cuts expiration

By Cape News | Jan 13, 2025

House Committee on Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo, and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise will hold a press conference alongside National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) CEO Jay Timmons.

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Social security administration urged to ensure timely implementation of new repeal law

By Cape News | Jan 10, 2025

With the recent repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) and Social Security Subcommittee Chairman Ron Estes (KS-04) have urged the Social...

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Hearing announced on making Trump Tax Cuts permanent

By Cape News | Jan 10, 2025

House Committee on Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith announced a hearing scheduled for January 14, aimed at discussing the necessity of making the Trump Tax Cuts permanent.

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Smith supports Laken Riley Act targeting crimes by illegal immigrants

By Cape News | Jan 10, 2025

This week, U.S. Representative Jason Smith from Missouri supported the passage of the Laken Riley Act in Congress.

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Social security administration urged to implement repeal of WEP and GPO swiftly

By Cape News | Jan 10, 2025

With the repeal of Social Security's Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) now signed into law, there is a demand for clear guidance from the Social Security Administration (SSA) on delivering immediate relief to...

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Jason Smith criticizes Biden's job market; endorses Trump's tax plan

By Cape News | Jan 10, 2025

Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith has commented on the latest jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which marks the final one under the Biden-Harris Administration.

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Republicans plan comprehensive bill addressing taxes, energy policy, and border security

By Cape News | Jan 10, 2025

As President Donald Trump prepares to take office on January 20, Republican lawmakers are gearing up to implement key components of his agenda.

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New report shows rising welfare dependence among low-income Americans

By Cape News | Jan 8, 2025

A recent report from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) highlights a growing dependency on welfare among low-income families in the United States, revealing that these families are increasingly reliant on government assistance rather than...

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Congress urged to extend Trump-era tax reforms as expiration looms

By Cape News | Jan 7, 2025

Millions of American taxpayers could face the challenge of filing their tax returns twice and potentially paying higher taxes if key reforms from the 2017 Trump tax cuts are allowed to expire.