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Nov 27 2025CRYPTO

How Congress Can Help Small Banks Join the Digital Money Revolution

Congress is working on new rules for digital money, like cryptocurrencies and blockchain tech. But they might forget about small banks that help people in rural and urban areas. These banks, called CDFIs and MDIs, are important for communities that big banks often ignore. If Congress doesn't include

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Nov 01 2025POLITICS

Lawmakers' Paychecks: A Double Standard?

Congress has a habit of playing games with the American people's money. They often fail to pass a budget, leading to government shutdowns that hurt many families. Yet, while these shutdowns cause real suffering, Congress members continue to collect their paychecks and enjoy top-notch health care, al

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Sep 03 2025POLITICS

Epsetin Files: A Political Storm Brewing

Congress is back in session, and with it comes a fresh wave of political drama for Donald Trump. The spotlight is now on the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier whose death in 2019 sparked a whirlwind of conspiracy theories. Trump, who has tried to steer clear of this topic,

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Apr 01 2025POLITICS

Congress Faces Proxy Voting Debate

Congress is at a crossroads. Some lawmakers want to allow new parents to vote remotely. Others are against it. This debate is heating up. The push for change started over a year ago. A group of younger lawmakers led by Representative Anna Paulina Luna began advocating for this change. She wanted ne

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Mar 27 2025POLITICS

Crypto Industry Scores Big Tax Win

Congress has made a bold move that will have a significant impact on the crypto industry. This decision came on Wednesday when they voted to scrap a regulation that would have required certain digital asset platforms to share customer transaction details with the IRS. This change is expected to save

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Rep. Roy's Plan: Boost Health Savings Accounts

Congressman Chip Roy from Texas is not wasting any time. He's just introduced a new healthcare bill called the Healthcare Freedom Act. The idea? Expand health savings accounts to give Americans more control over their medical choices. Roy thinks the current system is too bureaucratic and expensive,

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Dec 30 2024POLITICS

Is the Social Security Fairness Act Fair Enough?

Congress recently passed the Social Security Fairness Act, which is good news for teachers, police officers, firefighters, and other public employees. This new law means they can now get their full Social Security benefits back. These benefits were taken away by two old laws called the Windfall Elim

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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

Republican Lawmaker: GOP Seen as a Joke by Some

Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene recently stirred things up by claiming that many people view Republicans as a laughing stock. She said this in a video, where she expressed her frustration with the current state of the Republican Party. The internet quickly reacted, with some users agreeing that

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Nov 12 2024POLITICS

Zeldin's New Role: Reviving U. S. Energy and Environment

Congressman Lee Zeldin has a new job. He’s been chosen by President Trump to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Zeldin is excited about his new role, tweeting that he wants to boost U. S. energy power, bring back auto jobs, and make the country the top player in AI, all while keeping ai

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