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Becky Sweger
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Perhaps these three outrageous numbers on corporate tax reform explain why 80 percent of Americans want tax breaks for big corporations closed.
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Becky Sweger
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Transparency & Data
We don't have a complete picture of where our tax dollars are going or who gets them. The DATA Act is part of the fix to this problem.
By
NPP Intern
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The "carried interest rule" allows certain people, such as hedge fund managers, who earn money by investing other people’s money to pay a lower tax rate than many people who earn a living from wages.
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Jo Comerford
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Budget Process
With a task of paramount importance ahead of them, the Budget Conference Committee has limited time to reach agreement on a budget and avoid another shutdown.
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Becky Sweger
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Budget Process
Nerd Nite, what the heck is going on in Washington, DC (hint: we're on step two of a five-step budget process), and why we should all be paying attention.
By
Robin Claremont
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In honor of NPP's 30th anniversary, we are proud to announce our Democracy Champion Awards, recognizing national leaders in the movement for a stronger and more equitable democracy.
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Becky Sweger
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Transparency & Data
Over the past few weeks, the Federal Priorities Database has been updated with information on poverty, SNAP, WIC, Head Start, and more.
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NPP Intern
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Budget Process,
Education
Now that the shutdown is over, Head Start families and employees can breathe a sigh of relief, right? Well....
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Jo Comerford
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On October 18, NPP celebrated our 30th anniversary with an event honoring keynote speakers Ai-jen Poo, Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, and Barney Frank, as well as Democracy Champions from around the country.
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Mattea Kramer
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Budget Process,
Health Care,
Military & Security,
Social Insurance, Earned Benefits, & Safety Net
The government shutdown allowed us to glimpse our lawmakers' values, and what we saw was ugly.