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Two 1099 Repeal Bills To Be Introduced Today

Two Senators are expected to introduce bills today to repeal the new 1099 reporting requirements, a sign of growing momentum towards repeal. Continue reading

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Grassley Amendments to Healthcare Bill Would Impact Nonprofits

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, has filed two amendments to the health care reform bill introduced by Senate Finance Chairman Max Baucus (D-MT) that directly impact tax-exempt organizations. These amendments were filed along with … Continue reading

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Baucus Introduces Health Care Bill

As expected, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-MT) introduced his health care reform bill today after months of negotiating with three Democrats and three Republicans on his committee, dubbed the Gang of Six. “This is a unique moment in … Continue reading

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What You Need to Know About the House Bill

Yesterday, the House Democratic leadership unveiled their comprehensive healthcare legislation.  The legislation has a few changes from the discussion draft circulated last month (you can see the changes here) but the major ones include a new surtax on high-income families … Continue reading

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Baucus: Bill Will Have Public Option

After holding a private session with all members of the Senate Finance Committee yesterday, Chairman Max Baucus (D-MT) said that any bill passing the Senate will have a public option and despite hesitation from committee members he is dedicated to passing legislation before the August recess. Continue reading

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