Show threadder.hansApr 7

@rbreich alt-text

screen capture of something Robert Reich posted elsewhere

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A tax season reminder that Intuit TurboTax lobbied the government for years to block free public tax-filing.

Trump then terminated the free IRS Direct File program established under Biden, just a ear after the tax prep giant gave his inauguration fund $1M.

Do you see how this works?
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#alttext #alt4you

#USpol #PresidentBiden #BidenHelpingPeople #BidenBenefits

der.hansJan 14, 2025

IRS sending checks up to $1,400 to 1 million taxpayers who didn't get their COVID stimulus payments

https://apnews.com/article/irs-covid-rebate-payments-stimulus-8b308f278b1c7755f3d15d36b1a6053c

#USpol #BidenBenefits

IRS is sending out automatic stimulus payments. Who is getting them?

The IRS is distributing about $2.4 billion to taxpayers who didn’t receive their COVID stimulus payments. By the end of January, approximately 1 million taxpayers will receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS. The agency said it’s distributing these payments to taxpayers who failed to claim a Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns. The Recovery Rebate Credit is a refundable credit for individuals who did not receive one or more Economic Impact Payments, also known as stimulus payments. The payments will go out automatically this month and should arrive by direct deposit or check by late January.

AP News
der.hansDec 29, 2024

"Manufacturing already has made a comeback"

https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/111624_manufacturing_rebound/manufacturing-already-has-made-comeback/

#BidenBenefits Obama benefits too, but Republicans are trying to squash it

Manufacturing already has made a comeback

President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to rebuild American manufacturing, and he won handily in most areas hollowed out by the movement of factory jobs overseas - but the rebound Trump promises has already been underway in many places.

TucsonSentinel.com
der.hansDec 24, 2024

Biden's bump for overtime struck down by TX federal court, similar to what happened to Obama rule 8 years ago

Biden admin rule would benefit 4.3 million workers if the overrule is overruled

https://www.kjzz.org/npr-top-stories/2024-12-16/bidens-overtime-rule-was-struck-down-now-some-workers-are-losing-pay-raises

#BidenBenefits

Biden's overtime rule was struck down. Now some workers are losing pay raises

The overtime rule would have made more than 4 million workers newly eligible to earn overtime on Jan. 1. Then a federal judge in Texas said the Biden administration had gone too far.

KJZZ
der.hansNov 22, 2024

Biden locks in chip manufacturing funding for Arizona

$6.6 billion to make semiconductors in the Phoenix area

https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/111824_biden_chips/biden-locks-66b-huge-tsmc-factories-arizona-ensuring-trump-cant-rescind-chips-act-deal/

#BidenBenefits #Arizona #TechManufacturing

Biden locks in $6.6B for huge TSMC factories in Arizona, ensuring Trump can’t rescind CHIPS Act deal

The Biden administration has finalized a $6.6 billion award for the Taiwan semiconductor giant that is building massive factories in Phoenix, amid concerns President-elect Donald Trump will derail subsidies aimed at fostering the domestic chip industry.

TucsonSentinel.com
der.hansAug 15, 2024

Medicare finally gets to negotiate and reduce some prescription drug costs

"if the negotiated prices were in effect in 2023, Medicare would have saved $6 billion and beneficiaries would have saved $1.5 billion in out-of-pocket costs, such as copays at the pharmacy counter."

https://www.kjzz.org/npr-top-stories/2024-08-15/medicare-negotiated-drug-prices-for-the-first-time-heres-what-it-got

#BidenBenefits #DemsDeliver #HarrisHope #HarrisWalz #Medicare #HealthCare

Medicare negotiated drug prices for the first time. Here’s what it got

The White House announced new Medicare drug prices for 10 medicines popular with beneficiaries. It's the first time the federal program has negotiated lower prices with the pharmaceutical industry.

KJZZ
der.hansJul 21, 2024

Dollar General to pay $12 million in fines for workplace safety violations

Accountability when the president prioritizes worker and customer safety, #BidenBenefits

"Dollar General must correct any future safety violations regarding blocked exits or access to fire extinguishers and electrical panels within 48 hours — or face fines of up to $500,000 per violation"

https://www.kjzz.org/npr-top-stories/2024-07-16/dollar-general-will-pay-12-million-in-fines-over-workplace-safety-violations

#JohnOliver covered #DollarStores - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4QGOHahiVM

35,000 dollar stores in the US

#Bidenomics

Dollar General will pay $12 million in fines over workplace safety violations

The agreement says the chain must correct any future safety violations regarding blocked exits or access to fire extinguishers and electrical panels — or face fines of up to $500,000 per violation.

KJZZ
der.hansJul 21, 2024

"Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the charges against doctors, nurse practitioners and others across the U.S. accused of a variety of scams, including a $900 million scheme in Arizona targeting dying patients."

"more than $520,000 in gold bars, coins and jewelry" Waiting for Menendez?

"Justice Department charges nearly 200 people in $2.7 billion health care fraud schemes crackdown"

https://www.kjzz.org/news/2024-06-27/justice-department-charges-nearly-200-people-in-2-7-billion-health-care-fraud-schemes-crackdown

#BidenBenefits #USpol #AZpol #MedicalFraud

Justice Department charges nearly 200 people in $2.7 billion health care fraud schemes crackdown

The Justice Department has charged nearly 200 people in a sweeping crackdown on health care fraud schemes nationwide with false claims topping $2.7 billion. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced charges against doctors, nurse practitioners and others across the U.S. on Thursday.

KJZZ
der.hansJul 20, 2024

35,000 more people getting reduced or erased student loan balances in new #Biden action

"As of Thursday’s announcement, the Biden administration had discharged $69.2 billion in debt through PSLF for over 900,000 borrowers."

https://www.kjzz.org/npr-top-stories/2024-07-18/35-000-more-public-servants-see-their-student-loan-balances-reduced-or-erased

#BidenBenefits #Bidenomics #StudentDebt #USpol #Election2024 #DespiteSynema

35,000 more public servants see their student loan balances reduced or erased

The Biden administration announced $1.2 billion in student loan forgiveness for borrowers who work in public service, including as firefighters, social workers and teachers.

KJZZ
der.hansJul 7, 2024

#ClimateCorps with a projected 20,000 #CleanEnergy jobs

https://www.climatecorps.gov/

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/09/20/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-launches-american-climate-corps-to-train-young-people-in-clean-energy-conservation-and-climate-resilience-skills-create-good-paying-jobs-and-tackle-the-clima/

https://www.npr.org/2024/04/22/1245979643/biden-earth-day-climate-corps-solar

#BidenBenefits #ClimateChange #jobs #CleanEnergyJobs

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