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This week, the show features ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt's testimony before the House Ways & Means Committee on efforts to curb antisemitism on college campuses. We also hear from Ken Stern, one of the original drafters of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's (IHRA) definition of antisemitism, who raises concerns about its use in ways that may restrict free speech. Thank you for listening, subscribing and sharing the Third Opinion Podcast!

On today's show, Sam covers the chaos surrounding Donald Trump's tariffs and the administration's efforts to explain themselves. Our guest is Matt Duss, Executive Vice-President at the Center for International Policy and a former adviser to Bernie Sanders. Their conversation covers the global reaction to the tariffs, Israel's ongoing assault on Gaza, the U.S.'s bombardment of Yemen & the talks between the U.S. and Iran set to take place this weekend. Follow Matt Duss and his work here: https://bsky.app/profile/mattduss.bsky.social https://www.undiplomaticpodcast.com/ In the fun half, Sam marvels at the more of Trump world's intellectual gymnastics to try to explain and justify the tariffs, including Trump's trade representative who was testifying live in the House Ways & Means Committee when the tariffs were reversed on every country except China. Also, Elon Musk gets cyber-bullied out of his own live stream. Sam also takes some listener calls and reads some IMs. You can call SC Governor Henry McMaster at (803) 734 - 2100 to oppose the execution of Mikal Mahdi by firing squad (!) on Friday. You can also visit Death Penalty Action's website Become a member at JoinTheMajorityReport.com: https://fans.fm/majority/join Follow us on TikTok here!: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here!: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here!: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here!: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the ESVN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/esvnshow Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase! Check out today's sponsors:  Shopify: Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/majority   Fastest Growing Trees: Get 15% off your first purchase.  FastGrowingTrees.com/majority Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech @RussFinkelstein Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on Youtube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/ The Majority Report with Sam Seder - https://majorityreportradio.com/

Taxpayers found not to be in a trade or business and not a victim of theft, another conservation easement loss for taxpayers, House Ways & Means Committee unanimously advances four bills and more.

This week we look at a proposed tax bill that has advanced out of the House Ways & Means Committee. Copyright 2024, Kaplan, Inc.

On this day in legal history, August 14, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act. The act created unemployment insurance, pension plans for the elderly and what would become “Aid to Families with Dependent Children” (AFDC). In the midst of the Great Depression, the Social Security Act was conceived to provide economic security for the aged. Early in January 1935, the Committee on Economic Security (CES) submitted a report to President Roosevelt, and congressional hearings followed in the House Ways & Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee. While some provisions faced close votes in committees, the bill passed overwhelmingly in both houses, and after a conference lasting throughout July, it was sent to President Roosevelt for his signature. Signed into law on August 14, 1935, the act included provisions for general welfare and created a social insurance program to pay a continuing income to retired workers 65 or older.The significance of the Social Security Act lay in its long-term approach to economic security through a contributory system, where workers contributed to their own future retirement benefits. Notably, two major provisions relating to the elderly were Title I, supporting state welfare programs for the aged, and Title II, the new social insurance program known as Social Security. Originally, benefits were to be paid to primary workers at age 65, based on their payroll tax contributions during their working life, with collections starting in 1937 and monthly benefits in 1942 (later advanced to 1940 under amendments). President Roosevelt envisioned this act as a moderate alternative to more radical solutions of the time, establishing a foundation for the protection of average citizens against job loss and poverty in old age.Nearly 70 Indian nationals, who were employed in the U.S. through a training program for foreign graduates, are suing the U.S. government for denial of their H-1B visas, citing employer fraud. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) denied the visas due to the workers' association with businesses that perpetrated fraud, without allowing the plaintiffs to respond. The workers are now requesting the court to overturn the DHS's decision on their visa applications, arguing that they should be allowed to respond to fraud allegations. The lawsuit also claims that the agency violated the Administrative Procedure Act by exceeding its authority and deeming the plaintiffs as inadmissible without full evidence. The plaintiffs were associated with four IT staffing companies, later discovered by DHS to have engaged in a fraudulent scheme. Plaintiff Siddhartha Kalavala Venkata's case highlights the personal impact, as his H-1B visa was denied, forcing him to leave the U.S. The lawsuit argues that the Immigration and Nationality Act requires DHS to provide notice of actions like visa sanctions, and the opportunity to submit evidence in response.Indian Grads Sue Over H-1B Denials Based on Employers' FraudA National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) judge has ruled that Starbucks Corp.'s civility rule in its employee handbook violated federal labor law as it could be perceived as discouraging union activity. Administrative Law Judge Michael Rosas ordered Starbucks to rescind its "How We Communicate" policy and notify U.S. workers of its illegality via text message, social media postings, and other electronic means. This marks the 22nd time that an administrative law judge has ruled that Starbucks violated federal labor law related to union organizing efforts; one decision dismissed all allegations. Judge Rosas also found Starbucks guilty of other unfair labor practices in Philadelphia stores, including illegally firing and threatening workers for union activity. The judge's ruling on the civility rule is notable for its application of a new NLRB precedent. Starbucks must take specific actions to rescind the rule and can appeal the decision to the NLRB. A company spokesperson said Starbucks disagrees with the ruling and is exploring further legal options.Starbucks' Civility Rule Violates Labor Law, NLRB Judge Says (1)Lawyers from various firms are investigating the deadly Maui fires, focusing on the utility power lines as a potential source of ignition. Evidence is being collected that points to Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc.'s damaged power infrastructure as the cause of the spark that led to the flames. Hawaiian Electric has come under scrutiny for not turning off power despite warnings of critical fire conditions, and a major grid fault was detected just before the fire started. Plaintiff law firms have filed a class-action lawsuit against Hawaiian Electric on behalf of thousands affected by the fire. Legal experts note that if power lines are linked to the fire, Hawaiian Electric will need to be shown to have been negligent or that it could have reasonably prevented the loss. The situation has already impacted Hawaiian Electric's stock, which has tumbled due to investor concerns over the company's potential role in the blazes. Legal liability could be significant, with damages from the blaze estimated at approximately $5.5 billion.In Search for Hawaii Fires Cause, Lawyers Probe Power Lines (2)McDonald's Corp. has quietly removed the abbreviation "ESG" (Environmental, Social, and Governance) from some parts of its website. The change comes during a time when ESG initiatives are facing criticism from some conservative policymakers in the US. According to Bloomberg News, one web page previously titled “ESG Approach & Progress” is now labeled “Our Approach & Progress,” and other similar changes have been made. McDonald's has substituted the phrase “environmental and social issues” for the ESG abbreviation in some instances. The company declined to comment on the changes but reiterated its commitment to reporting annually on its progress on social and environmental goals. The move follows a backlash against ESG-related shareholder proposals, often criticized as "woke capitalism" by some conservatives.McDonald's Removes ESG Abbreviation From Parts of Its WebsiteSam Bankman-Fried, the former FTX Chief Executive who faces fraud charges over the bankruptcy of the cryptocurrency exchange, has been ordered to prepare for his trial from Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC). U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan ruled that Bankman-Fried must be jailed for witness tampering while on a $250 million bond. MDC is notorious for poor conditions, with reports of staffing shortages, power outages, maggots in food, and other inhumane situations. In 2019, an electrical fire cut off the jail's heat and lighting for days, and convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyers once likened her conditions there to those of Hannibal Lecter in "The Silence of the Lambs." Bankman-Fried's lawyers had argued against jailing him at MDC, citing concerns that a "staffing crisis" would hinder his access to evidence. The jail, founded in 1994, currently hosts 1,608 inmates and became the main facility housing detainees awaiting federal trials in New York City after the Manhattan Correctional Center closed in 2021. Other high-profile inmates at MDC include the former president of Honduras, Juan Orlando Hernandez, and exiled Chinese businessman Guo Wengui, both of whom have pleaded not guilty to their respective charges.Bankman-Fried heads to Brooklyn jail notorious for poor conditions | Reuters Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Oversight Subcommittee of the House Ways & Means Committee holds hearing on ERC issues. IRS greatly reduces announced visits by Revenue Officers and more.

This week we look at: Oversight Subcommittee of House Ways & Means Committee holds a hearing on ERC issues, discusses potential amnesty program IRS ending most announced revenue officer visits Taxpayer finds out that there may very well be a tax consequence when you borrow against your life insurance policy and then let the policy lapse

 Fourteen hours of testimony. Two IRS whistleblowers. And one House Ways & Means Committee releasing it all to America. We have all the information YOU need plus could it be? If the US Navy knew the Titan sub blew up on Sunday, why did they just release the story yesterday?? SMOKESCREEN ALERT. Podcast Production: Bob Slone Audio Productions 

On this episode of Raising Your Antenna, we are thrilled to welcome former Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Neil Chatterjee for an insightful discussion on grid transformation and regulatory innovation in light of the Inflation Reduction Act. Chairman Chatterjee formerly served as Commissioner and Chairman of FERC, where he championed several strategic initiatives, including streamlining and improving FERC's liquified natural gas application review and approval process, bolstering power grid reliability and resilience, and boosting renewable resources' ability to compete in regional power markets and for the reduction of carbon emissions. Prior to his time at the Commission, Chairman Chatterjee worked as a policy reformer who broke down market barriers for the entrance of new energy technologies - particularly low-carbon energy systems. He formerly served as  Policy Advisor to Senate Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), where he aided in the passage of major energy, highway and agriculture legislation. His background also includes roles at National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA),  the Republican Conference, and the House Ways & Means Committee. Today, Chairman Chatterjee serves as  Senior Advisor to Hogan Lovells in Washington, DC and as a  Senior Policy Advisor for the Climate Leadership Council. Join the discussion with Chairman Chatterjee where we'll cover: Bolstering grid reliability and resiliency in light of IRA investment and the impact on the U.S. energy systemRemoving market barriers for the entrance of new clean energy technologies Building a future of nonpartisan energy policies to move the United States and global climate action forward Follow Chairman Chatterjee here on Twitter.We hope you enjoy this episode of Raising Your Antenna. Be sure to subscribe to listen to more episodes in our series, The Inflation Reduction Act in the Age of Climate Tech Adoption.

This week, guest host Jerry Hammel sits down with Sean King to discuss the latest on global tax reform, the proposals released by the House Ways & Means Committee, and what taxpayers and global business owners could expect to see in the coming year.

The Ernst & Young ITTS Washington Dispatch brings you a monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition:  US Congress fails to pass infrastructure and budget reconciliation legislation -- House Ways & Means Committee reports out reconciliation bill with major international tax proposals -- Senate Finance Committee Chairman releases partnership tax proposals -- Final foreign tax credit regulations will include jurisdictional nexus requirement -- IRS allows taxpayer to reverse GILTI "gap period" transaction through late CTB election -- IRS articulates five-factor test in determining income inclusion of reimbursement payments -- IRS issues final regulations on treatment of QIP and provides guidance on foreign tax credits -- IRS seeing more billion-dollar MAP cases -- IRS lists jurisdictions with US information exchange agreements that allow reporting certain deposit interest -- G7 Finance Ministers make progress on BEPS 2.0 issues in lead-up to October 2021 meetings.

The House Ways & Means Committee recently released its proposed 2021 tax reform legislation. In this episode of the PFP Section podcast, Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS, covers the changes being considered that would impact income tax planning, including: Funding the IRS and using tax reform to improve social safety nets Additional childcare credits and other dependent care, childcare, and caregiver provisions Increases to the individual income tax rate, capital gains rate, and 3% surtax over certain thresholds Expansion of NIIT to business income when over certain thresholds Cap on the qualified business income deduction under 199A Wash sale rules applying to cryptocurrency Executive compensation deduction limited to 1M deduction and other business reforms Credits for electric vehicles Access resources related to this podcast: Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/ to access show notes with direct links.  Register for our year-end planning webcast that is free with CPE for PFP/PFS members. Access the Proactive Planning Toolkit audio learning to hear about other tax proposals impacting individuals. This episode is brought to you by the AICPA's Personal Financial Planning Section, the premier provider of information, tools, advocacy and guidance for professionals who specialize in providing tax, estate, retirement, risk management and investment planning advice. Also, by the CPA/PFS credential program, which allows CPAs to demonstrate competence and confidence in providing these services to their clients. Visit us online at www.aicpa.org/pfp to join our community, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search “AICPA Personal Financial Planning” on your favorite podcast app.

As we covered in the previous episode of Grow Money Business, the House Ways & Means Committee recently released proposed tax reform legislation that brings significant changes to the current levels of taxation. This week, Grant dives into five strategies you can utilize to take advantage of the substantial changes introduced by the proposed tax bill and reduce your tax liability. Throughout the episode, Grant reviews some of the sections of the tax code that will likely be updated by the new legislation and actions you can take within this year to make the best of the current tax code. [01:52] Background and Progress - Grant starts the conversation with a brief review of the previous episode, explaining why he believes that the proposed tax bill is more likely to be passed in its current form. [06:11] Profit Distributions From S-Corps - The new proposed legislation reforms a set of provisions that will tax S-Corporations' profit distribution at a higher rate. Grant emphasizes the necessity of delaying expenses and increasing the income for this year. [08:51] Estate Taxation - Grant dives into the effects of the proprosed provisions for estate taxation, revocable and irrevocable trusts, and how to take advantage of the current thresholds and exemptions [13:15] Grantor Trust – The proposed legislation includes some provisions that take away some of the planning opportunities related to trusts that are currently available for taxpayers. Grant shares his take on how to prepare for these upcoming changes. [18:14] Family Limited Partnership - Grant shares his thoughts on taking advantage of a family limited partnership's marketability and minority ownership discounts for estate planning. [23:22] Roth Conversions – The new legislation comes with several changes to the Roth conversions. Grant discusses the importance of the pro-rata rule, which you need to keep in mind if you're planning to do a Roth conversion of pre-tax dollars. [33:01] High-Income Earners - High-income earners will have to pay higher tax rates with the proposed tax bill. Grant scrutinizes the necessity of having fewer deductions to increase the income under the current tax rate.   Resources : Ep #95 - We Have a New Tax Bill [And It's a Whopper] growmoneybusiness.com/podcast/ptkre5734rgwc54-76ljd-pspcd-xjl22-lxhcs-dx3w5-dgzp2-kjz2x-57e67-mcz3k-wnrkw-8h6dh-t6hph-7n739-2h5cn-t6nay-jdp3r-tatwr-ljb5n-4rx52-n6phz-e7nzp-yfzt2-2c6x6-x6t5y-lnn4l-ygrkk-a546s-tn4hg

The House Ways & Means Committee recently released proposed tax reform legislation that brings major changes to the current levels of taxation, including reversals of several provisions introduced in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. We dedicated this episode to exploring what this new proposal includes and some of the key aspects of the proposal that may interest our listeners. Throughout the episode, Grant dives deep into proposed provisions related to retirement, new tax brackets, business tax, tax on cryptocurrency, estate planning, and more.   [02:19] Background and Progress – Grant starts the conversation with a brief review of what led to this new proposed piece of legislation, its current status, and the path to getting it signed into law. [08:16] Roth IRA Conversions – The proposed tax bill calls to prohibit Roth IRA conversions on after-tax contributions, which has been a very convenient maneuver for tax planning. Grant shares his thoughts on what to keep in mind if you're considering a Roth IRA conversion. [12:35] High-Income Earners – The new tax bill also brings provisions to restrict high-income earners from doing any Roth IRA conversions starting from 2031. Grant dives into the reasoning behind this, why this provision is proposed to come into effect ten years from now, and some other restrictions that apply to high-income earners. [16:27] Mandatory Distributions – How the proposed new legislation mandates taking money out of your retirement accounts if the total value of all your retirement accounts exceeds a given threshold. [20:00] Tax Brackets and Rates – Grant dives into how the tax brackets and applicable tax rates are updated in the proposed legislation and proposed changes to taxation on capital gains. [27:47] Ultra-high Income – Grant shares his take on the 3 percent surtax proposed to apply for people who make over $5 million. [29:47] Surtax on Trusts – The proposed legislation also brings provisions to add a surtax on trusts. Grant talks about the proposed tax brackets and rates related to trusts and what you should keep in mind when considering estate planning. [31:08] Business Tax – How the proposed tax bill affects businesses depending on the type of business entity and some of the planning opportunities that emerge with the new proposal. [35:35] Busines Income Deductions – The new proposed legislation reforms a set of provisions related to business deductions that are introduced in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Grant explains some of these reforms and what business owners should keep in mind about tax planning. [39:02] Cryptocurrency Assets – Some of the tax-related legislations that apply to other assets such as stocks and bonds do not currently apply to cryptocurrency assets. Grant shares his thoughts on how that may change in the new proposed tax bill and what crypto investors show know about the new tax bill. [42:26] Estate Planning – Another provision in the proposed tax bill brings some significant changes to taxes related to estate planning. Grant dives into what these updates include and what you should keep in mind about taking advantage of the current thresholds and exemptions.   Resources: https://waysandmeans.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/chairman-neal-announces-additional-days-markup-build-back-better-act

On September 13th, the House Ways & Means Committee released long anticipated draft legislation which could lead to major tax changes effective January 1, 2022.  In this episode of the PFP Section podcast, Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS, walks you through the key areas of interest so that you can plan ahead with your clients in the event these proposals become law.  Bob discusses: Increases in tax rates over certain thresholds, expansion of the NIIT, a new high-income surcharge, and modifications to 199A Return of the estate and gift tax exemptions to pre-2017 levels and drastic changes in taxation of grantor trusts New IRA rules, including mega IRA contribution limits and RMDs, elimination of the backdoor Roth, and more What this means for clients and the future of planning strategies if the proposals become law Access resources related to this podcast: Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/ to access show notes with direct links.  Article: Ways and Means releases list of tax provisions for budget bill Legislative text to be incorporated in the budget reconciliation bill known as the “Build America Back Better” Act This episode is brought to you by the AICPA's Personal Financial Planning Section, the premier provider of information, tools, advocacy and guidance for professionals who specialize in providing tax, estate, retirement, risk management and investment planning advice. Also, by the CPA/PFS credential program, which allows CPAs to demonstrate competence and confidence in providing these services to their clients. Visit us online at www.aicpa.org/pfp to join our community, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search “AICPA Personal Financial Planning” on your favorite podcast app.

Susan Ryan sits down with Anne Montgomery, co-director at Altarum’s Program to Improve Eldercare, where she oversees a portfolio of quality improvement research and policy analysis focused on older adults. Montgomery has more than two decades of policy experience working on Medicare, Medicaid, and related programs. Prior to Altarum, Anne served as a Senior Advisor for the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, where she developed hearings and numerous bills enacted as part of the Affordable Care Act of 2010. She has also served as an analyst for the House Ways & Means Committee, the Government Accountability Office and the Alliance for Health Policy in Washington, D.C. Montgomery talks about her personal passion and motivation that has shaped her career trajectory in research and policy and how she has used her expertise to improve quality broadly in home- and community-based services and long-term care environments. Today, she provides a comprehensive analysis of COVID-related challenges that she has observed, and specifically discusses the research that Altarum conducted on the social isolation that occurred among nursing home residents. Montgomery shares recommendations in addressing social isolation and discusses the need to negotiate risk and balance that with safety when addressing this very challenging consequence of the pandemic and visitation bans in nursing homes.    Finally, Anne offers her perspectives on the Biden administration, policy champions, and the positive opportunities that lie ahead to elevate eldercare.   Find out more about Altarum report on social isolation here: https://altarum.org/sites/default/files/uploaded-publication-files/Nursing-Home-Resident-Survey_Altarum-Special-Report_FINAL.pdf 

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House Ways & Means Committee requests Trump's tax returns from 2013-2018. AOC's (er, The Justice Democrats') taunting tweet. A brief history of the income tax, which took a constitutional amendment to implement. Fishing expedition. Witch hunt. Half of America approvingly cheers. In my estimation, Founders wouldn't approve. Pete Buttigieg gaining momentum. Peaking way too early in such a superficial race. Questions Trump's faith in God & says conservatives "[say] so much about what Christ said so little about, and so little about what he said so much about." I fully welcome this debate. 

House Ways & Means Committee requests Trump's tax returns from 2013-2018. AOC's (er, The Justice Democrats') taunting tweet. A brief history of the income tax, which took a constitutional amendment to implement. Fishing expedition. Witch hunt. Half of America approvingly cheers. In my estimation, Founders wouldn't approve. Pete Buttigieg gaining momentum. Peaking way too early in such a superficial race. Questions Trump's faith in God & says conservatives "[say] so much about what Christ said so little about, and so little about what he said so much about." I fully welcome this debate. 

House Ways & Means Committee requests Trump's tax returns from 2013-2018. AOC's (er, The Justice Democrats') taunting tweet. A brief history of the income tax, which took a constitutional amendment to implement. Fishing expedition. Witch hunt. Half of America approvingly cheers. In my estimation, Founders wouldn't approve. Pete Buttigieg gaining momentum. Peaking way too early in such a superficial race. Questions Trump's faith in God & says conservatives "[say] so much about what Christ said so little about, and so little about what he said so much about." I fully welcome this debate. 

Lance quizzes the Chairman of the House Ways & Means Committee, US Rep. Kevin Brady, on passage of the GOP Tax Reform plan.

House Ways & Means Committee approves GOP Obamacare replacement. Paul Ryan touts bill. Republican leaders present false choice: this bill or break your promise to repeal Obamacare. House Freedom Caucus opposes. So do many conservative groups. And just 'about everyone.' Mark Meadows thinks Trump will change his view of legislation once he understands conservative objections. Why not pass HR 3762 again? Big government versus the free market. Why free markets are better. Choice versus force. Government cannot even manage pencil supply, so why can it manage healthcare? The default point for solving problems in America is not government control, it's free market innovation & consumer choice. In Trump's first month, illegal border crossings are down 40% and 298,000 new jobs were added.

House Ways & Means Committee approves GOP Obamacare replacement. Paul Ryan touts bill. Republican leaders present false choice: this bill or break your promise to repeal Obamacare. House Freedom Caucus opposes. So do many conservative groups. And just 'about everyone.' Mark Meadows thinks Trump will change his view of legislation once he understands conservative objections. Why not pass HR 3762 again? Big government versus the free market. Why free markets are better. Choice versus force. Government cannot even manage pencil supply, so why can it manage healthcare? The default point for solving problems in America is not government control, it's free market innovation & consumer choice. In Trump's first month, illegal border crossings are down 40% and 298,000 new jobs were added.

House Ways & Means Committee approves GOP Obamacare replacement. Paul Ryan touts bill. Republican leaders present false choice: this bill or break your promise to repeal Obamacare. House Freedom Caucus opposes. So do many conservative groups. And just 'about everyone.' Mark Meadows thinks Trump will change his view of legislation once he understands conservative objections. Why not pass HR 3762 again? Big government versus the free market. Why free markets are better. Choice versus force. Government cannot even manage pencil supply, so why can it manage healthcare? The default point for solving problems in America is not government control, it's free market innovation & consumer choice. In Trump's first month, illegal border crossings are down 40% and 298,000 new jobs were added.

Kevin Brady considers it an honor to be representing the 8th District of Texas in the U.S House of Representatives. A pro-family, pro-small business conservative, Kevin’s strong belief in free enterprise guides him as the Vice Chairman and top Republican on the Joint Economic Committee. A Deputy Whip for the GOP Leadership team, Kevin is a senior member of the House Ways & Means Committee, considered by many to be the most powerful committee in Congress, with jurisdiction over 2/3 of the federal budget including taxes, Social Security, Medicare, international trade and welfare. As the Chairman on the Subcommittee on Trade and a senior member of the Social Security Subcommittee, Kevin fights for free market solutions to our country’s economic challenges and preservation of the programs that help our seniors. As the White House’s point man in the successful passage of the Central American Free Trade Agreement, Kevin is excited about the thousands of new jobs that free trade has created here in Texas. Prior to his election in Congress, Kevin worked as a chamber of commerce executive for 18 years and served six years in the Texas House of Representatives where he was a leader on victims’ rights issues and named one of the Ten Best Legislators for Families & Children. In 1994 he was named one of Five Outstanding Young Texans. In order to stay close to the people he represents, Kevin, an original Hometown Hero of The Woodlands is a million mile flyer with Continental Airlines. He chooses to commute to work in Washington each week so he, and his wife, Cathy Patronella Brady, can raise their two sons, Will (13) and Sean (10) in The Woodlands where they attend Saints Simons and Jude Catholic Church. A Paul Harris Fellow in Rotary, Kevin is also a Distinguished Alumni of the University of South Dakota. In Congress, Kevin is recognized as the author of the bi-partisan Federal Sunset Act to abolish obsolete federal agencies and eliminate waste and duplication by placing an expiration date on every federal program. A strong supporter of medical research who created the Texas Birth Defects Registry as a state legislator, Kevin has a special interest in finding cures for rare diseases, especially Primary Pulmonary Hypertension – for now an incurable disease that strikes young women of child- bearing age in growing numbers. In Congress he has repeatedly been named Hero-of-the-Taxpayers, Small Business Champion and Super-Friend of the Seniors. He has received the Golden Bulldog Award by Watchdogs of the Treasury, special recognition by Citizens Against Government Waste, and is a perennial winner of the Guardian of Small Business, Taxpayer Hero and Spirit of Enterprise awards. He has been named Deep East Texas Legislator-of-the-Year and Outstanding Texas Political Leader-of-the-Year and recently was honored by the National Taxpayers Union as having one of the top 5 spending cut agendas of the 111th Congress.