House Democrat: Mamdani’s proposed wealth taxes ‘not going to work’

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Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) seemed skeptical Wednesday about the potential effectiveness of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s (D) proposed wealth tax, suggesting it may drive more people to flee south rather than pay. “I think that if Mamdani’s law were to go forward and he would increase taxes … you’ll see more people move…

Les Wexner denies knowledge of Epstein crimes in deposition with skeptical Democrats

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Billionaire retail mogul Les Wexner denied firsthand knowledge of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal activity in a deposition with the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Wednesday, garnering skepticism from Democrats. Wexner, who employed Epstein as a financial manager through the 1990s and early 2000s, told the panel he was conned by Epstein,…

Groups Sue EPA Over Repeal of Finding That Served as Basis for Climate Regulations

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in Washington on Jan. 4, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times Environmentalist groups and others sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Feb. 18 over the agency’s recent decision to repeal a finding that served as the basis for federal climate regulations. The American Public Health Association, American Lung Association, Environmental