House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement regarding the passage of the Bipartisan Budget Agreement Act: "For too long, America's men and women in uniform have faced budget uncertainty that has challenged our military readiness and threatened their ability to safely train for their missions. With this two-year Bipartisan Budget… Read more »

CVS Increases Wages, Expands Parental Leave Because of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act CVS announced healthy raises and new benefits for their 240,000 employees because of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act today. The company will raise its hourly minimum wage from $9 to $11 and will upwardly adjust the pay rates for its retail pharmacy technicians, front store associates,… Read more »

"The fact that no matter where you are in the world, if you believe in freedom, if you believe in the ability to express your religious faith, that beacon above the Capitol, the Statue of Freedom, tells everyone around the world that the United States is the place that stands up for those religious freedoms that we all hold so dear because we are a nation that was founded under… Read more »

Tyson Invests Tax Savings in Workers Because of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Dems' Chicken Little Rhetoric Again Debunked Looking for some eggs-cellent news to crow about this morning? Thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Tyson Foods, Inc. is announcing big new investments in employee bonuses and training, as well as sustainability: A $1,000 or $500 bonus to more… Read more »

In Queso You Missed It: Chipotle To Give Employee Bonuses, Increase Investments Because of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Chipotle spilled the beans on their plans for the tens of millions of dollars in savings they will receive under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act by announcing employee bonuses and increased investments into enhancing their restaurants. Let-tuce explain the benefits:… Read more »

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement after the House passed a funding extension bill through March 23, that includes a full year of appropriation for the Department of Defense for the 2018 fiscal year, provides funding extensions for critical public health programs and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), and a permanent extension of the… Read more »

Scalise: It's Time to Give "Certainty to Our Troops" At the House Republican Leadership stakeout today, House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) discussed the importance of passing the Department of Defense appropriations bill this week that will give the nation’s military certainty on its funding as they continue to defend our safety and freedom. He also expressed his hope… Read more »

Billions of Crumbs: Over $3 Billion in Bonuses Given to American Workers So Far Because of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Over $3 billion in bonuses have already gone out to American workers all over the country thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act's enactment less than two months ago, with over 300… Read more »

  Thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Best Buy announced $1,000 bonuses for full-time employees and $500 bonuses for part-time employees, reaching 100,000 workers. With this announcement, the line of companies announcing bonuses, raises, better benefits, new hiring, and increased investments is now longer than the Black Friday line at… Read more »

Hostess Brands To Give Workers Bonuses, 401(k) Contributions Because of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Hostess Brands whipped up a sweet surprise for their workers, announcing that because of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the company will give their employees $750 bonuses, a $500 401(k) contribution, and a year's worth of free Hostess… Read more »