Aug 13, 2020

Employers are confused about Trump’s move to defer payroll taxes

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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce sent a letter to the Treasury Department on behalf of businesses asking for some clarity on the temporary payroll tax cut. Plus, reimagining the economy with a focus on inequality, lobbying and regulation.

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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, normally quite supportive of cutting taxes, says it’s confused about Trump's executive action

Marketplace’s Nova Safo reports.

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Reimagining the Economy

How lobbying and regulation can worsen inequality, according to one political science professor

by David Brancaccio , Rose Conlon and Erika Soderstrom

Aug 13, 2020

Steven Teles wants to arm legislators with more research staff so they can push back when lobbyists fight institutional change.

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