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Free Tax FilingThe federal Free File Program allows most Americans to file their taxes for free using software from the major tax-preparation companies. But most aren't aware of this, and the companies are not helping them find out.
National Emergencies
Everything about National Emergencies
Shutdown 2018
The 2018-2019 Shutdown
Assault on Regulations
Regulations protect our safety, environment, and workplaces. The cost usually is borne by the companies responsible for creating hazards. Congress is actively working to give these companies more leverage in avoiding meaningful regulations - at the expense of those protections.
Washington, DC statehood
An effort is underway to make the residential parts of Washington, DC the nation's 51st state - which would finally give its residents the same representation as other Americans.
IRS Funding
Will affect wait times, fraud prevention, and expose you to identity theft
ALEC in the Trump White House
Half of Donald Trump's cabinet nominees have strong ties to ALEC - a powerful organization that works to abolish protections that benefit most Americans.
US Postal Service
Can it really not support itself? Should it? What service do you want?
Presidential Appointments
Agencies can't help you much without a head. Here's why it's been so hard to get them.
ALEC (Who is ALEC?)
Many policies from "stand your ground" to privatization of schools and prisons are a coordinated effort by one group