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Trump's appointments signal support for rural communities in Missouri

In southeast and south-central Missouri, agriculture remains a significant economic driver, with local farmers and ranchers producing cattle, corn, soybeans, cotton, rice, and peanuts.

By Cape News | Dec 13, 2024

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Chairman Smith criticizes Bidenomics following new CPI report

House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith has commented on the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for November 2024, released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

By Cape News | Dec 11, 2024

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Potential child tax credit cut threatens millions as Congress deadline looms

By Cape News | Dec 11, 2024

The 2017 tax cuts introduced under the Trump administration provided financial relief to many American families, but these benefits are at risk of expiring if Congress does not take action.

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Social Security Administration updates disability claims process with modern jobs data

By Cape News | Dec 10, 2024

After years of scrutiny and delays, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has initiated steps to modernize its disability claims process by incorporating updated jobs data.

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House Republicans aim to extend Trump-era tax cuts amid expiration concerns

By Cape News | Dec 10, 2024

In a recent interview with Larry Kudlow, Jason Smith, Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, emphasized the urgency of extending the Trump tax cuts to prevent what he described as "the largest tax hike in American history."

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Jason Smith reappointed as chairman of Ways & Means Committee

By Cape News | Dec 9, 2024

Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith has been reappointed by the Republican Steering Committee to continue his role as chairman for the 119th Congress.

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Jason Smith reappointed as Ways & Means Chairman for 119th Congress

By Cape News | Dec 9, 2024

Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith has been reappointed by the Republican Steering Committee to continue his role as chairman for the 119th Congress.

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Ways and Means Chair criticizes CBO analysis on Trump tax cut extension

By Cape News | Dec 9, 2024

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has come under scrutiny for its analysis of the potential impacts of extending the 2017 Trump tax cuts.

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Biden's controversial pardon of son sparks debate over justice system integrity

By Cape News | Dec 6, 2024

On December 1, President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, for tax and gun charges.

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Jason Smith comments on November jobs report amid rising economic optimism

By Cape News | Dec 6, 2024

Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith issued a statement following the release of the November 2024 jobs report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Trump tax cuts led to wage growth; concerns raised over future economic policies

By Cape News | Dec 5, 2024

Following the implementation of the 2017 Trump tax cuts, working Americans experienced significant wage growth.

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Biden-Harris Administration faces scrutiny over potential revival of IRS bank monitoring plan

By Cape News | Dec 5, 2024

Americans remain uncertain about the Biden-Harris Administration's plans regarding a proposed financial reporting scheme that would require the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to monitor private bank transactions.

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Jason Smith challenges President Biden over son's pardon

By Cape News | Dec 4, 2024

Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith discussed President Joe Biden's pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, in an interview with Fox News host John Roberts.

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Biden administration criticized for extending telework policies at social security administration

By Cape News | Dec 4, 2024

Recent reports indicate that the Biden Administration's outgoing Social Security Commissioner has signed an agreement to extend the telework policies of the Social Security Administration until at least 2029.

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Republicans emphasize impact of Trump-era tax cuts on small businesses

By Cape News | Dec 4, 2024

In a recently released video, the Ways and Means Republicans emphasized the significance of the 2017 Trump tax cuts for American small businesses.

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Smith urges swift federal action on Missouri disaster relief

By Cape News | Dec 3, 2024

U.S. Representative Jason Smith, along with members of the Missouri congressional delegation, has urged the Biden administration to expedite approval for a major disaster declaration requested by Missouri Governor Mike Parson.

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Hunter Biden receives presidential pardon despite previous statements

By Cape News | Dec 2, 2024

Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith has expressed strong disapproval following President Biden's decision to grant a full and unconditional pardon to his son, Hunter Biden.

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Biden's pardon for Hunter draws criticism from Chairman Smith

By Cape News | Dec 1, 2024

Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith has criticized President Biden following the issuance of a full and unconditional pardon for his son, Hunter Biden.

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Trump plans major changes in US immigration policy

By Cape News | Nov 29, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump is preparing to take office with a strong focus on border security, promising immediate action to address what he describes as the worst border crisis in American history.

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IRS faces criticism over repeated delays in implementing Democrats' controversial tax policy

By Cape News | Nov 26, 2024

Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith has criticized the IRS for its decision to delay and alter the reporting threshold of the 1099-K policy, a move he describes as unlawful.