IRS’s Top Problem Is Unpaid COVID Relief for 1 Million Businesses: Report

The pandemic program was supposed to be a ‘lifeline’ for small businesses but has been a source of frustration, according to a government watchdog. The IRS’s handling of a COVID-era tax credit ranks as the agency’s most serious problem, hurting “countless eligible businesses,” a government watchdog says. Missteps have plagued the Employee Retention Credit program,

Stefanik Among Republican Candidates Considered for NY Governor

The New York congresswoman hasn’t officially entered the race but said the GOP will ’reset’ the Empire State. Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) said Republicans have a “huge opportunity” to win the New York governor’s race and that she’s “honored” to be considered one of the Republican candidates. Stefanik, 40, weighed in on the contest after

Trump Extends Federal Hiring Freeze for 90 Days

Positions exempt include military personnel and those impacting the rollout of Social Security, Medicare, and Veterans’ benefits. President Donald Trump signed a memorandum on April 17 extending a hiring freeze of federal civilian employees through July 15. “No Federal civilian position that is presently vacant may be filled, and no new position may be created,

Transportation Secretary Takes Control of Penn Station Overhaul From New York

Moving forward, Amtrak, backed by the Transportation Department, will lead the reconstruction project. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on April 17 that he would assume authority over the Pennsylvania “Penn” Station reconstruction project in New York City. In Thursday’s news release, Duffy said that through the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), he would withdraw New York’s