Can you hear the people sing?
There is a chorus of voices growing… and not in President Trump’s favor.
The Trump Shutdown "Made the I.R.S. Even More Frustrating"
Not only are millions of Americans expected to receive smaller tax refunds this year as a result of the GOP tax scam, but it’s also been much harder for taxpayers to get their questions answered as they attempt to file their taxes.
In this case, two is not better than one
With the President threatening another Trump shutdown, we wanted to draw your attention to a headline in today’s Wall Street Journal: Most Economists Say Fresh Government Shutdown Would Hurt U.S. Growth.
Not a mistake?
Wanted to make sure you saw that Vice President Mike Pence said the Trump-McConnell shutdown was not a mistake. The shutdown meant 800,000 Americans missed two paychecks, thousands of contractors went unpaid, and the American people who rely on government services suffered. Not only that, but the shutdown cost the economy $11 billion.
Who saw this one coming? (Spoiler: Us!)
Remember when Republicans said their tax law would spark a wave of business investment that would create jobs and raise wages?
President Trump: “TAX CUTS will increase investment in the American economy and in U.S. workers, leading to higher growth, higher wages, and more JOBS!” [Tweet, 12/16/17]
President Trump: “TAX CUTS will increase investment in the American economy and in U.S. workers, leading to higher growth, higher wages, and more JOBS!” [Tweet, 12/16/17]