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California State Sen. Josh Becker on Accountability, Humility, and Hard Work | NTD’s Profiles of Service

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In this episode of NTD’s “Profiles of Service,” we sit down with California state Sen. Josh Becker. A veteran of the private and nonprofit sectors, he brings a unique touch to public office. He says a big thing he’s working on is accountability. “In the private sector, there’s a lot of measurement and metrics, and

Congress Begins Debate Over Extending Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts at Ways and Means Hearing

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Republicans champion certainty of tax law extension, while Democrats worry about cost. Over the next few months, lawmakers will be examining data, studies, and expert analysis when debating whether to extend the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). The House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing on Jan. 14 to speak with individuals

Pete Hegseth faces grilling from Democrats at confirmation hearing

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Watch: Pete Hegseth gives opening statement at confirmation hearing amid protester disruptions 10:52 Hegseth delivered an opening statement to the committee, outlining his vision for the post and arguing that his background — while it differs from previous Pentagon leaders — is an asset.  Hegseth doubled down on ideas he outlined in his book “War

Biden Solidifies Anti-Oil Legacy With Flurry of Lame-Duck Attacks on Drilling and Mining

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President Joe Biden is spending his final days in office shutting down domestic oil and gas production in actions that will act as roadblocks for the incoming Trump administration and its “drill, baby, drill” agenda while solidifying Biden’s legacy as a president hostile to energy producers. The Biden administration has moved forward with fossil-fuel leasing

Trump Unveils New IRS-Style ‘External Revenue Service’ to Collect Tariffs and Duties From Foreign Countries

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Trump unveiled the External Revenue Service to shift tax burdens from Americans to foreign trade partners through tariffs and duties. President-elect Donald Trump has unveiled plans to create the External Revenue Service (ERS), a new agency modeled after the IRS but aimed at collecting tariffs, duties, and revenues from foreign countries rather than U.S. taxpayers.

Johnson, House GOP Leaders Hold Press Conference After House Vote on H.R. 28

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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), House Committee on Education and the Workforce Chair Tim Walberg (R-Mich.), and others hold a press conference following the House vote on H.R. 28—Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act. Original News Source Link – Epoch TimesRunning For Office? Conservative Campaign Consulting